German Drahthaar
- Weight
- 20–32 kg[2]
Temperament
Friendly, Intelligent, Aloof, Energetic
[2]A German hunting dog for land and water
The UKC standard traces the breed to Pointer, Griffon, Stichelhaar and Pudelpointer foundation stock. It developed as a dual-purpose hunter that points game on land and retrieves from water or retrieves a rabbit if shot.
[1]Nearly square proportions and a deep chest
The UKC standard describes a medium-sized dog of nearly square proportions, with a broad, deep chest and a strong, straight back. The topline slopes gently from the withers to the tail set.
[1]A close-lying wire coat and listed colours
The coat is harsh, dense and wiry, long enough to protect the dog from weather and cover, with prominent eyebrows and beard. The UKC standard permits solid liver and solid black, as well as the listed white-spotted or ticked forms of each, with or without patches.
[1]Height and weight by sex
UKC gives males a height of 24–26 inches and weight of 55–70 pounds. Females are smaller, at 22–25 inches and 45–60 pounds.
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