What kind of dog is a Deutsch drahthaar?
The Deutsch Drahthaar is a medium-sized sporting dog that was developed for their all-around hunting prowess. These dogs show talent in all areas of hunting, including the tracking of wounded game, the flushing or pointing out of small game and game birds, and the retrieval of fallen targets either on land or in water.
Who are the members of the Verein Deutsch drahthaar?
The Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar (VDD) is a member of the Jagdgebrauchshundeverband (Hunting Dog User Association) (JGHV) and associated with the Verband fur das deutsche Hundewesen (Association for German Dog Affairs) (VDH) and the FCI. The club has 34 regional groups belonging to it in many countries, including USA and Canada.
Who are the ancestors of the Deutsch drahthaar?
The Deutsch-Drahthaar (DD) began with the idea of developing a breed from the existing individual hunting specialists that would be universal and could do all the practical hunting tasks. Among the ancestors of the Deutsch-Drahthaar belong the old Water Poodle and the English Pointer.
What kind of temperament does a Deutsch drahthaar have?
Temperament. The Deutsch Drahthaar is very active and intelligent. Eager to learn and loyal to its family, it needs a handler who is consistent in approach. The Drahthaar likes to be occupied and enjoys working for its owner. It is friendly with those it knows, but can be distant with strangers and should be socialized, preferably at an early age.
The Deutsch-Drahthaar is a passionate, hard-working dog. They are noted for their endurance and willingness to obey, as well as the ability to concentrate on the work at hand. After persistently searching the field with a sensitive nose, the DD shows the game by pointing, so that the hunter comes to a calm shot.
Is the Deutsch drahthaar good for an apartment?
The Deutsch Drahthaar is not recommended for apartment life. It can be somewhat high strung and very active indoors; needs plenty of exercise to prevent extreme indoor restlessness. It will do best with at least a large yard. This dog is extremely energetic and tireless.
What kind of hunting does a Deutsche drahthaar do?
It is not uncommon for a Deutsche Drahthaar owner to hunt waterfowl at the crack of dawn, hunt upland game, and blood track a wounded deer all in the same day with the same dog!! In the United States we have become accustom to hunting with so called specialist i.e. retrievers, pointers, and tracking dogs.