Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is generally between 12 and 14 years.
Build
A robust breed?
Its build is robust and its protective coat allows it to work in varied environments. Regular activity helps to maintain its physical condition.
Watch points
What to watch for
Veterinary monitoring must in particular focus on the joint and eye disorders to which the breed may be exposed.
Hip dysplasia : This joint condition can affect the breed and warrants vigilance regarding mobility.
Eye conditions : Certain eye disorders have been reported and require monitoring.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Thanks to its double coat, harsh and dense, it withstands cold and bad weather quite well. The reference sheet also attributes to it a good tolerance to heat.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
He may tend to gain weight, especially when his lifestyle is too sedentary. Frequent outings and regular monitoring of his body condition are therefore important.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Monitor weight and body condition regularly.
- Have the hips and eyes checked during veterinary follow-up.
- Inspect the inside of the ears regularly.
- Avoid intense activities during the puppy's growth.
Vaccination
German Wirehaired Pointer vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a German Wirehaired Pointer? Like all dogs, the German Wirehaired Pointer receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for German Wirehaired Pointer is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult German Wirehaired Pointer vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your German Wirehaired Pointer?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy German Wirehaired Pointer
Careful veterinary monitoring of the hips and eyes is recommended in view of the conditions reported in the breed.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
