Active
Friendly
Loyal
Responsive
Affectionate
Intelligent
Willful

Active
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Choose a German Wirehaired Pointer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Chiliers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Germany

United States

griffon-type

Chihuahua and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Brown
Isabella

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Brindle

Black
White
Fawn
Gray
Silver
Brindle

German Wirehaired Pointers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Chiliers have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

A German Wirehaired Pointer 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 Chilier can have a litter of 2-4 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 Pointers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Overactive Tear Glands

Cataracts

Allergies
Dry Skin

Eye
Hip
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work

German Wirehaired Pointers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chiliers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Chilier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Wirehaired Pointers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Chiliers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

German Wirehaired Pointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chiliers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

German Wirehaired Pointers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Chilier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Barking, Bird watch, Going on drives, Go to lake

Chase, Run

German Wirehaired Pointers 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.

Chiliers 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 German Wirehaired Pointer, it's at least 8 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 Chilier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Wirehaired Pointers 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 Chiliers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The German Wirehaired Pointer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Chilier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-71 pound (27 - 32 kg) German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

For an average 9-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Chilier feed 1 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 Pointer is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Chilier is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Pointer is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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 Chilier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 Pointers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Chilier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The German Wirehaired Pointer is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Chiliers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Wirehaired Pointers are not cat friendly.

Chiliers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Chiliers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

German Wirehaired Pointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Chiliers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

German Wirehaired Pointers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Chiliers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.