Deutsch Drahthaar Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Deutsch Drahthaar is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Germany

Pointer, Pudlepointer, Griffon, Stichelhaar

1902

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Pied
Black
Brown

The coat of a Deutsch Drahthaar falls in the medium length category.

Wiry

A Deutsch Drahthaar 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.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Shoulder Osteochondrosis
Eye Conditions

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Retrieve, Walk, Run, Road trip, Socialize, Hunt, Swim, Fetch, Walking, hiking

Deutsch Drahthaars are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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

In general most Deutsch Drahthaars usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Deutsch Drahthaar feed 2.5 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 Deutsch Drahthaar is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Deutsch Drahthaar is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.