History
The Stichelhaar is a Purebred, and are one of the oldest wirehaired pointers. In the year 1888, an expert named Hans Von Kadisch proved that this breed shares its ancestry with Old German Partridge dogs, rather than sharing their genes with the Shorthaired Pointers.
They are medium-sized dogs, with a griffon type body and have a long head with a broad snout. They also have a pair of the floppy ear that set flat against their head. Their body is covered with semi-long hair with a docked-up tail.
Interesting Facts
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They are a rare breed, even rarer than other Wirehaired breeds from the country of Germany.
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Despite their good qualities, these dogs still could not become popular in ordinary households because of their high biting tendencies.
Temperament & Personality
They remain loyal and calm in general and are friendly with other dogs and animals. The Stichelhaar is also an excellent watchdog, and when it passes of a stranger, it will surely bark and alert its master. These dogs might become dominant and aggressive at times, especially when guarding their territories. They are prone to bite people, so a potential buyer of this breed should keep this fact in his mind before buying this dog. They are incredibly playful with small kids and the elderlies.
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