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Adopting a German Wirehaired Pointer

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an German Wirehaired Pointer - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a German Wirehaired Pointer at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a German Wirehaired Pointer is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying German Wirehaired Pointers from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $800 to $2,000.

The easiest way to adopt a German Wirehaired Pointer would be through a rescue that specializes in German Wirehaired Pointers. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available German Wirehaired Pointers in your area.

German Wirehaired Pointer fun facts

Fun Facts:

Many people confuse the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. While similar, the German Wirehaired Pointer is more independent and sometimes more aloof than the latter.

German Wirehaired Pointers are the most popular of all the Pointer breeds in Germany.

The German Wirehaired Pointer was developed in order to create the perfect hunting dog that could excel in varied terrain while accompanying one or a select few people and searching, locating, pointing out, and retrieving game.

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German Wirehaired Pointer Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about German Wirehaired Pointer types to temperament and health issues to popular German Wirehaired Pointer mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.