Buying a dog can be a big step. If you are thinking about taking this step and purchasing a German Wirehaired Pointer, you will want to educate yourself on the breed. You will want to gather as many German Wirehaired Pointer Facts as you can to help you make your decision on if they are a good choice for your family or not.
The German Wirehaired Pointer will grow to be between 22 to 26 inches and weigh about 60 to 70 pounds. The males tend to be slightly larger than the females. They have coarse fur which is weather resistant.
The German Wirehaired Pointer can be a very high strung breed and it should not be in an apartment or a small house that doesn't have a yard for them to spend some time in and burn off some energy. They are easy to train and they enjoy spending time with their family. They will do alright with children as long as the children have been accepted as the Alpha. They have a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.
