Appearance: Large sized lean muscular body. Eyes dark. Ears hang to the side of the head. A pointing dog of noble appearance, with an attentive and energetic expression, and with a hard coat, which provides full protection of the skin.
Temperament: Intelligent, Reliable, Solid, not timid of game, neither shy nor aggressive.
Characteristics: In accordance with the aim, which was to create a versatile hunting dog, the German Wirehaired Pointer must show all the necessary aptitudes for hunting in the field, wood and water before and after gunshot.
Colour: Brown roan or ticked, black roan or ticked, solid brown allowed white chest patch.
Coat: Body coat close fitting not to obscure the outline from 2 to 4 cm maximum. Obvious beard and brow of wire texture.