Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer
Also called Slovak Pointing Griffon, Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer, Slovak Wirehaired Pointer, Slovensky Hrubosrsty Stavac and Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Slovakia for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 51–66 lb (23–30 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–27 in (57–68 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Wire
- Origin
- Carpathian region, Slovakia (1950s-1960s (post-World War II))
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Determined
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Obedient
Coat colours
Gray and gray roan
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51–66 lb (23–30 kg) | 51–66 lb (23–30 kg) |
| Height | 24–27 in (62–68 cm) | 22–25 in (57–64 cm) |
Recognized by
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer Breed Standard (FCI translation, Dogs SA) (opens in a new tab)
- Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer Breeds (Dogs NSW) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Slovakian Wire-Haired Pointing Dog | UKC (opens in a new tab)
- Slovakian Wirehaired Pointing Dog | PetGuide (opens in a new tab)
- Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer: Size, Lifespan, Temperament, and Pictures (opens in a new tab)
- Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer - Dog breed genetic test (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).