The German Wirehaired Pointer was bred to be "the dog who can do it all." Today, the breed is a multi-purpose hunting dog and a versatile companion dog. One thing is for sure: they need a job to do. If you don't plan to hunt with your GWP, they also excel at agility, obedience, tracking, and retrieving. This is a high energy breed that needs lots and lots (and lots) of stimulating exercise, every day. They usually like to swim and make good jogging companions. The breed does best when he has a lot of space to run around in.

These are loyal and affectionate dogs who crave human companionship. They bond closely with their family and do not like to be left alone for hours on end. They are devoted to their masters, sometimes even becoming jealous of them, and they seem to truly worship their owners. They are accused of being clingy, as they like to follow their owners everywhere they go. They make good watchdogs and are often aloof toward strangers. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a well-rounded, adaptable dog. They are funny and will spend evenings entertaining your whole family, or cuddled up beside you with an attentive and lively expression. They sometimes have an attitude, they are sometimes a challenge, but they are always loving and wanting to be loved.