• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of German Wirehaired Pointers: Pointers stand in front of their quarry, with their nose and body rigidly still , thus directing (or pointing) the hunter to its location.
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of German Wirehaired Pointers range from 45 - 75 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 22 to 26 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of German Wirehaired Pointers and Nicknames: Pointer
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of German Wirehaired Pointers: The coat is normally thick and course with a dense undercoat
• Fact 7 - Life of German Wirehaired Pointers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for German Wirehaired Pointers is the Sporting dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing German Wirehaired Pointers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are German Wirehaired Pointers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. German Wirehaired Pointers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • Hip dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
  • Entropion (the inversion, or turning inward, of the border of the eyelid against the eyeball)
  • Elbow dysplasia
• Fact 12 - German Wirehaired Pointers were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Hunting
• Fact 13 - Breeding German Wirehaired Pointers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise German Wirehaired Pointers

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