BREED GUIDE
YOUR GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER PUPPY
The German Wirehaired Pointer was bred to do a bit of everything for a hunter, from finding and pointing game to retrieving from water. I trained my mum's Wirehair from a puppy all the way to competitive agility and obedience, so I know how much brain and nose you're taking on, and how loyal they are to their own family once they're settled.
WHAT I'D START IN THE FIRST WEEKS
RECALL
START RECALL AT HOME
A Wirehair's nose will beat your voice on a field full of scent unless recall has been fun from the very start. Practise in the kitchen and garden first with really good rewards, and use a long line before you ever need one.
VISITORS
PLAN THE FRONT DOOR
They're one-family dogs and can be watchful with people they don't know. Calm, planned hellos with visitors from the first weeks, where your puppy can watch and choose, help far more than lots of strangers fussing them.
MOUTHS
GIVE THEM A JOB TO CARRY
They love to carry, and if you don't give them something they'll find your socks. Teach a swap early, with a treat for the sock and the sock given back most of the time, so bringing things to you always pays.
