How the German Wirehaired Pointer Put Performance Over Pedigree
From Hunting Dog Confidential by Project Upland Media Group
January 7, 2026 · 31 min · Season 4 · Episode 9
About this episode
This episode explores the history of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the shift from pedigree purity to performance in dog breeding.
In this episode of Hunting Dog Confidential, host and dog historian Craig Koshyk explores the remarkable history of the Deutsch-Drahthaar, known in English as the German Wirehaired Pointer. Tracing the breed’s origins to turn-of-the-century Germany, Craig explains how a small group of forward-thinking breeders broke with convention by opening the studbook and prioritizing performance over pedigree purity. Against the backdrop of nationalism, war, and strict dog breed politics, he follows the ...
People in this episode
Host: Craig Koshyk
Topics covered
- dog breeding
- performance
- pedigree
- history
- nationalism
- dog politics
Keywords
- German Wirehaired Pointer
- Deutsch-Drahthaar
- dog breeding
- performance
- pedigree
- history
- breeders
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Deutsch-Drahthaar
Books & works: German Wirehaired Pointer
Places: Germany
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