iDog Breed Number: CB113
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000118
Original: Germany
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; GWPs are versatile, upbeat athletes who thrive on outdoor sports
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Occasional
Trainability: Eager To Please
Height: 61-66 cm (male), minimum 55.9 cm (female)
Weight: 22.7-31.8 kg
Life Expectancy: 14-16 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: German Wirehaired Pointer
from AKC
Other Name: Deutsch Drahthaar; Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund; Drahthaar
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Entropion | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Hip dysplasia | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| von Willebrand's disease | may be inherited | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)