Drathaar (German Wirehaired Pointer)

German Wirehaired Pointer, Deutscher Drahthaar, Drahthaar

Breed characteristics

• Popularity: 6
• Training: 5
• Size: 7
• Reason: 8
• Security: 10
• Relations with children: 8
• Dexterity: 7
• Shedding: 5

Story

Drathaar is a German wire-haired pointer appearing on German territory in the 19th century. The process of the appearance of this breed is inextricably linked to another hunting dog – the Kurzhaar, or German Shorthaired Pointer, which is quite natural. After all, on in Germany these dogs were bred since the 17th century, but the result, satisfying the breeders in full, appeared only after 250 years.

Moreover, both the adherents of short wool and those who preferred the long one. Breeders just at some point divided into two camps, each of which went its own way, and Bred his breed breed. To get a modern Drathaar breeders mixed Pointer, Foxhound, and Poodle.

That is, in fact, kurtshaar and drathaar are two types of one and of the same breed, and they are separated by a fairly fine line. And this line – length of dog hair. After all, hunting instincts and skills, excellent scent, endurance and hunting sense are inherent in equal least both breeds.

Wire Pointer was very popular not only in Germany, but also in other European countries, especially in Austria, Holland and Poland in the early 20th century. However, like short-haired. But the First World War, and then the Second World War, incredibly reduced the population and total number of dogs in Europe.

Since part of Germany after the war was under the leadership Of the Soviet Union, many good, high-quality individuals were not available for new breeding program. Because in Western Germany (Germany), breeders first had to endure certain difficulties in the breeding program, because in order to to restore the size and normal population, they had to start almost from scratch. The breed was officially recognized in Germany in 1928.

Description

Drathaar is a large, athletic, lean dog. body type. The limbs are long, muscular, the neck is also long, the muzzle is elongated, the ears are flat, hang down on the sides of the head. Tail medium length, sometimes stopped, usually if the owner suggests the hunt.

During the run, the head and neck are in line with the spine or lower, which is necessary in order to keep track. The coat is a little curly, not really long, just significantly longer than that of a smooth-haired pointer. Dog strong, hardy, can develop high speed running, also can be on feet for a long time.

Personality

The German Wirehair Pointer has a very kind character, that is, kind even in comparison with other pointers who Generally distinguished by friendliness. Drathaar is very attached to his to the owner, and if they live in a large family, and are equal way to all, but still single owner, which obey. These dogs have excellent hunting. instincts, because they were bred specifically for this purpose.

The main task in the hunting process is to find a track and track down the game, and when this is done, take a stand pointing to the owner location of the target. If it’s a shot bird or a small one game, drathaar pulls her out of hard-to-reach places and brings to the owner. Moreover, they pull birds out of the water, from reeds, from impassable thicket of the forest.

Great swim. Possess a huge amount of internal energy if you plan to get this pet living in a city apartment, mind you, he needs a long walk, although this better not to do it. When a dog cannot realize its energy, her character spoils, she is sad, and maybe even your absence make a mess at home, although this breed is usually not for this inclined. Unless in his youth, up to 2 years. Great for children, love to play with them and generally spend time.

These dogs need to develop obedience, as they can sometimes ignore host commands when rushing to research some smell in the park or just outside. Therefore it is necessary Know when to let the dog off the leash.

The German Wirehair Pointer is perfect as a home companion and friend for the whole family, but for watchmen its functions are useless, due to the good attitude towards to people. Need early socialization, with cats and others pets, they are best introduced at an early age. Although, sometimes even this does not help get rid of instinct the persecution.

Training

Drathaar loves to learn and needs it, as he has a developed intellect which, like the body, needs training. These dogs understand human well, but possess internal independence. The main thing that the owner was consistent, knew which he did, did not lose patience and kept his head cool. Dog must feel that the owner is superior to her, if he loses self-control over trifles, this does not cause respect.

German wire-haired pointer can be trained not only simple commands, but also difficult. Be sure to pay big attention to cancellation commands, introducing various distractions – smells, sounds, other people.

In addition, you can increase the distance from which team. So you can be sure that the dog able to stop on command even with great temptation. For hunting usually the animal is given to a special trainer who can help to use natural instincts as efficiently as possible.

Care

Drathaar breed practically does not need leaving – they need comb out once a week, and this will be enough. Required keep your eyes clean, check your ears for insects and pollution after walking, especially if you walked in a park or in the forest. Bathe the dog once or twice a week, claws cut about once every 10 days.

The dog feels better with an active family and outdoors space where you can move freely. Not recommended for an apartment because she likes to be always busy and she doesn’t able to adapt to a settled life.

Common diseases

Drathaar are healthy and hardy dogs, although some problems still occur:

• hip dysplasia;
• entropion;
• cataract;
• von Willebrand disease is a hereditary disease blood.

Breed Information

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