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Expert Advice: Training
CGC & Me: Jubilee the German Wirehaired Pointer Juggles Service & Sports With Style
Give GWPs A Chance A few years ago, Ariel Wolf had hardly even heard of the German Wirehaired Pointer. The Winston-Salem, North Carolina, native was born with a rare connective tissue disorder, resulting in issues with her joints, tendons, and ligaments. Wolf had benefitted from service dogs in the past, and she was seeking a new dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/cgc-and-me-jubilee-the-german-wirehaired-pointer/
| December 19, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Star of the Month: Ruger the German Shorthaired Pointer
After months of researching to find the right breed. Kristina Tamburr and her boyfriend, from central New Jersey, decided they wanted a dog that was health tested, temperament tested, proven in the field, and proven in the show ring. That's when they decided on the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP). "We were on a waiting list […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-star-month-ruger-german-shorthaired-pointer/
| May 27, 2019
Dog Breeds
Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer
The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is a dog of moderate strength, working type, but with nobleness in his lines.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/slovakian-wirehaired-pointer/
| July 11, 2018
Dog Breeds
Pudelpointer
The Pudelpointer is a calm, self-controlled, versatile gun dog with a distinct hunting instinct and lacks game or gun shyness. In his native country of Germany, he has always ranked high in performance tests and in the field. This breed is enjoyed and valued for its desire and drive.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/pudelpointer/
| November 6, 2017
Dog Breeds
Portuguese Pointer
The Portuguese Pointer is a very old hunting breed bred to work closely with its handler. They are enthusiastic in their work and very dedicated to their owner.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/portuguese-pointer/
| November 6, 2017
Dog Breeds
Pointer
The Pointer is the ultimate expression of canine power and grace. The breed’s name is its job description: Pointers point game birds, and they have been pointing for centuries. The high-energy Pointer is an excellent runner’s companion.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/pointer/
| November 6, 2017
Dog Breeds
German Wirehaired Pointer
With his sporty weatherproof coat and can-do attitude, the noble German Wirehaired Pointer is a versatile, sturdy gundog who thrives on outdoor activity. Around the house, the breed is an eager, affectionate, and amusing family companion.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-wirehaired-pointer/
| November 6, 2017
Dog Breeds
German Shorthaired Pointer
The versatile, medium-sized German Shorthaired Pointer is an enthusiastic gundog of all trades who thrives on vigorous exercise, positive training, and a lot of love. GSP people call their aristocratic companions the “perfect pointer.”
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-shorthaired-pointer/
| November 6, 2017
Dog Breeds
German Longhaired Pointer
A good way to describe the German Longhaired Pointer is that, in appearance, it’s Continental Europe’s version of a Setter: a pointing dog with full tail and a long coat with dense guard hairs and a moderate undercoat. One noteworthy difference is the GLP’s affection for swimming and, therefore, waterfowl hunting. Coat color reflects the […]
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-longhaired-pointer/
| November 6, 2017
Sports & Events
German Wirehaired Pointer 2010 National Championship
By Lyle Johnson, AKC Executive Field Representative In Pointing Breed Field Trials, the gun dog stake is probably one of the most fun stakes for the judges to choose the winners. While the Open All-Age dog might be the prototypical "big running dog," the Gun Dog should be more in tune with the handler and […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/articles/judging-pb-gundog/
| October 26, 2017