Originally Posted by Topgun 3006

Yes Cal, they are a pointer/retriever when you use them on upland game like grouse, pheasant, or quail. Their true name is actually Deutsch Drahthaar, which translates to German Wirehair and they were created back in the late 1800s to early 1900s by breeding the Pudelpointer, Griffon, Stichelhaar, and Shorthair together. They come in many colors, but a lot of them are similar to mine with the GSP basic coloration. They are just as adept at water retrieves as on land, but the amazing thing is that they will chase and either tree or kill any furred game you want to hunt with them, as well as blood trail. Mine came out of a kennel in Georgia, but even though they have a short coat it has a very heavy undercoat and they really love the cold weather and snow like we have up here in MI.