German Wire - Haired Pointer
This bearded dog with a rough, wiry coat has become the most popular of the German Pointers. During the 19th century, German breeders wanted to create a typically German hunting breed. After many years of hard work, the German Wire-Haired Pointer finally appeared. The German Wire-Haired Pointer is always on top gear and his drive and enthusiasm rub off on all those around him.  With him as a companion, lazing around indoors is completely out of the question; hunting expeditions or endless walks are always on his - and your - daily agenda.
The German Wire-Haired Pointer has an unconditional love of water. Even if no hunting is involved, he loves to swim. The German Wire-Haired Pointer owner does not need to be a hunter, this prince among hunting dogs is sufficiently open-minded to appreciate life as a straightforward companion dog, so long as his owner loves nature and open spaces. If the owner is a hunter the level of understanding will be higher between them.
You should never raise your hand to him - he only works well with someone he can trust.  Although training him is generally a straightforward matter, a novice hunter would do well to choose another  breed, as the young German Wired- Haired Pointer's energy can be difficult to control.

The German Wire-Haired Pointer puts as much of himself into amusing children as he does into hunting. His role as playmate or big brother suits him perfectly.  Sporty, playful, and a keen swimmer and footballer, he is also very affectionate and loving towards children. He prefers to put up with minor irritations, such as children bothering him, or pulling his beard and whiskers, rather than complain.

 DOs

• Help the young dog to point correctly.
• At the beginning, have him accompany a more experienced dog, who will teach him everything he knows.
• Be patient.
• Reward, congratulate and encourage his successes.
• Always try and remain positive, even when faced with failure.

DON'Ts

• Neglect his training or apprenticeship.
• Be heavy handed with him or hit him.
• Treat him merely as a good hunting dog. He will never give of his best if he isn't treated as one of the family.