Germany

United States

Pointer, Pudlepointer, Griffon, Stichelhaar

Akita, American Bulldog

1902

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Pied
Black
Brown

White
Brindle
Red
Fawn
Cream
Black
Gray
Blue

Deutsch Drahthaars have medium-length coats.

Bullkitas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

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.

A Bullkita can have a litter of 3-12 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)

Stenotic Nares
Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Shoulder Osteochondrosis
Eye Conditions

Elbow Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus
Vaginal Hyperplasia

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood and Urine Tests
Orthopedic Exam
Ocular Exam
Blood Glucose and Pressure
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Holter monitoring (24-hour ECG)
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

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

Bike ride, Swim, Run, Car rides, Fetch, Talking, Helps cook, Walks, Tug of war, Training, Cuddles

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.

Bullkitas are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bullkita, it's at least 9 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.

In general most Bullkitas usually need at least 45 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.

Bullkita 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Deutsch Drahthaar is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bullkita is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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.

The average per month expenses of a Bullkita 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.