Introduction
The German Wirehaired Pointer is very affectionate, active, and intelligent. Eager to learn and loyal to their family, German Wirehaireds need a handler who is consistent in approach.
Personality
German Wirehaired Pointers like to be occupied and enjoy working for their owner. They are friendly with those they know, but are naturally aloof with strangers and should be socialized at an early age. As a puppy, the owner needs to spend time with this breed otherwise the puppy will grow up to be 'spooky.' This is one breed of dog that does not do well in a kennel environment.
German Wirehaired Pointers are happiest and most well-behaved when they are part of the family and can spend time with their owners. They do best with older, considerate children.
They are powerful and energetic and can be willful, hard to manage and looking to roam without enough exercise. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a good all around gun dog, able to hunt any sort of game on any sort of terrain. They have a good nose and can track, point, and retrieve on both land and water.