Active
Dignified
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Tempered
Sweet
Willful
Generous
Thoughtful

Loyal
Affectionate

Irish Wolfhound, German Wirehaired Pointer

Dachshund and Cocker Spaniel

Unknown

1999

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brindle
Gray
Fawn
Silver
Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White
Cream

Wiry

Straight

A German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Docker can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Dockers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Docker breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Von Willebrand's Disease

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Color Dilution Alopecia
Acanthosis Nigricans

Cataracts

Entropion
Ectropion
Lip Fold Pyoderma
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

X-Rays
Serum Chemistry
Blood Count
Coagulation Assay

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Docker has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Docker, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Docker should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 95-120 pound (43 - 54 kg) German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Docker feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Docker is somewhere $2.10 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Docker is between $63 - $84. This makes an average of $756 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Dockers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Dockers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Dockers are not cat friendly.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Dockers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhounds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Dockers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.