Working

The German Wirehaired Pointer was developed in Germany in the late 19th century as a versatile hunting dog.

The wirehaired German pointer is an ideal dog for rough shooting, and it can be used for wildfowling and beating or picking up at shoots.

With retrieving, tracking, hunting, pointing, and flushing instincts, the GWP can work closely with a hunter on foot over varied terrain in pursuit of fur, feather, and wildfowl.

The breed is also used to track and recover wounded game, such as fox, deer, and wild boar.


Click on the links below for introductions to the various working tests and trials which are organised by the GWPC

Please make sure you have familiarised yourself with the Kennel Club Regulations (J) (Field Trials including Gundog Working Tests) before taking part in any events. Link to the J regs here