Non-sporting Breeds
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German Wire haired Pointer

German Wire haired Pointer
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The German Wire-haired Pointer is very similar to the German Short-haired Pointer, except in coat, and the latter obviously had a hand in the Wire-haired's make-up, as did the Wire-haired Pointing Griffon and the Stichelhaar, as well as the Airedale Terrier. The German Wire-haired Pointer was claimed to be superior to the Short-haired in forest and water, and at hunting bigger game. Although popular in its homeland, the German Wire-haired took longer than the Short-haired to become established overseas. The Wire-haired, although it can adapt to the role of household pet, has had certain aggressive qualities bred into it, and is best kept purely as a hunting dog.
 
 
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