Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Because of its agility and endurance, the German Setter is used for hunting on land and is an excellent working dog. The head is of medium length.

Eyes: Brown, medium sized, oval in outline, bright and neat, with drooping, medium length eyebrows. Yellow eyes are not desired. Ears: Round, but not very wide, drooping close to the head.

Head: Wide, but the posterior occipital bone is not very prominent.

Stop: medium. Muzzle: fairly long, with straight, wide nasal bones, parallel to each other in the head.

Nosepiece: dark brown, with open nostrils. Speckled nosepiece or flesh-colored nosepiece is a defect.

Lips: Slightly drooping, close to the jaw and with a beard. Jaw: strong and plump, with well-positioned teeth that mesh well with each other.

Bite: clipped bite.

Neck, dorsal line, body

Neck: medium length, slightly arched and free of flab. Dorsal line: perceptible downward slope from the shoulder of the horse towards the hips. A noticeable upward lift. The back is short, straight and firm.

Waist: neat and slim. Rump: wide and with a finely rounded butt.

Tail: Highly positioned and raised above the horizontal line when alert. The broken tail is about 2/5 of the whole length. the functional and rich bristly coat is the distinguishing feature of this breed. It must have the right coat and the right type. The coat is resistant to harsh weather conditions and, to some extent, to water. The undercoat is thick enough to withstand the cold in winter, while in summer the undercoat is so thin as to be almost invisible. The distinctive outer coat is straight, coarse, stiff, bristly and lies flat, and is about 1 to 2 inches in length. The coat is long enough to protect the body from injury, but not so long as to obscure the curve of its silhouette. The hair on the underside of the legs is slightly shorter and has a soft texture between the toes. The hair on the head, which is naturally shorter and close to the skin. The hair around the shoulder blades and around the tail is thick and heavy. The hair on the tail is delicate and more distinctive underneath, but without feathery trimmed hairs. The eyebrows are strong and straight hairs. The beard and moustache are medium length. The liver-colored markings or liver-colored parts of the coat are slightly shorter than the white hairs. Short, smooth coats, soft, woolly coats, and excessively long coats are all serious defects. Although a short, bristly coat is important, puppy coats are shorter than those of adult dogs. The coat is allowed to be neatly trimmed to reflect the natural curve of its silhouette. Excessive grooming, which makes its appearance appear false, is a serious defect. People who have not met the German Setter will think that it is a tougher dog when they hear its name, but in fact it is one of the more popular family companions. He has a very serious and sincere attitude towards people and things.

　　The German Setter has a healthy and reliable temperament and is a very affectionate dog with a strong protective heart for the family, especially children. A loyal and loving companion, eager to please and eager to learn. He likes to be around his owner a lot and is happy to work for him. They are friendly with their acquaintances, sometimes avoiding strangers but not showing unfriendliness; so they must be trained at an early age to get used to social life. Sometimes they are capricious and like to roam. Because of their strength and energy, they can be easily provoked and difficult to control if they lack sufficient training. Therefore, it is important to train them from a young age to facilitate future breeding.