German Wirehaired Pointers are known for their extremely gentle and affectionate natures. Additionally, they absolutely love 'hoomans' and form exceptionally strong bonds with their families, stopping at nothing to protect them! They are also a very intelligent breed, which means they are fairly easy to train. Additionally, their boundless energy and love of water means they need lots of exercise. For this reason, they would more suit a family who lead an active lifestyle that they can easily slot into! It's very important that these guys receive lots of training and socialization from a young age as without proper guidance they can be a very difficult breed to live with! However, for the right family, they make lovely pets with the ability to provide you with years of joy!

These guys were first seen in the 19th century and were thought to have originally been bred to hunt in harsh and difficult environments, which is something they went onto become highly prized for! It's thought they were probably developed using other native breeds, which could have included, Deutscher Stichelhaars, Deutscher Kurzhaars and Pudelpointers as well as potentially Griffon-type doggies as well! The breed was thought to have been introduced in England just after their cousins, the German Shorthair Pointers, and were recognized as a breed by the Kennel Club in the 1970's. Nowadays, they are prized for their amazing hunting skills and make fantastic family pets.