German Wirehaired Pointer

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

They are recommended to have 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Monitor their food intake to avoid gaining too much weight. Clean, safe water should be made available at all times.

Their dense, wiry coat shed a moderate amount of hair year-round and requires minimal grooming to keep their coat healthy and beautiful. Brush their coat at least once a week to avoid seeing hairs on your couch. Occasional bath helps too!

Grooming them will help keep them looking smart and clean. Clippers or a combination of clippers and stripping (a method in which the coat is thinned and shortened using a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) can be used to trim their coat. If your dog's nails don't break off naturally, trim them once or twice a month to avoid painful tears and other issues.

Check their lips, ears, nose, throat, eyes, and feet for sores, rashes, or symptoms of illness such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation. Ears should have a pleasant odour and be free of wax or gunk, and eyes should be clean and free of redness or discharge.

Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when they are an adult.

German Shorthaired Pointers are active breeds and have high energy levels. They need a plenty amount of exercise to keep them happy. They enjoy at least 2 hours of intensive physical activities such as stroll and free-running in the park.

Veterinary care is essential to maintain a dog's health and well-being, and the frequency of vet visits required will depend on the individual dog. Annual health checks are recommended to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout their different life stages.

In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature, check his heartbeat and overall health.

German Wirehaired Pointers are affectionate and lively breeds. They are loyal to their family, which makes them a great family companion. They can be a good playmate to the children, provided they are properly introduced at an early age.

Dog breeds like the German Wirehaired Pointers are very intelligent, respond well to training, and tend to have a good memory. However, they easily get bored, so it is advised to be creative on the training design.

And since they are sensitive dogs, they don't like harsh treatment. Instead, use positive reinforcement to keep them motivated and engaged!

German Wirehaired Pointers do well with other dogs. However, some can be a bit aggressive, especially to other dogs of the same sex. They tend to have a strong instinct to chase other pets. Like with other breeds, they will also need proper socialization to teach them how to behave properly around other pets.