The German Wirehaired Pointer is a powerful, study, well-muscled, well-balanced, medium sized dog. It has a coarse, wiry, weather-resistant coat, bushy eyebrows, mustache and beard. German Wirehaired Pointer puppies and dogs are responsive, gentle, affectionate, and even-tempered. They are very active and energetic; they do not do well in apartment, as they need extensive exercise. This breed is an all-around gun dog; they like hunting birds and small animals. German Wirehaired Pointer puppies and dogs make excellent watchdogs.