A breed of hunting dog from Germany, characterized by a wiry coat, also called a German wirehaired pointer.
From German 'Drahthaar,' literally 'drat' (wire) + 'haar' (hair). The breed was developed in Germany in the late 19th century by crossing various hunting dogs to create a versatile hunter with weather-resistant coat.
The drahthaar's distinctive rough coat isn't just for show—it evolved to protect dogs in dense brush and cold water, making them perfect for European hunting terrain. This is a rare case where a dog breed's German name is used in English unchanged, showing the breed's strong association with its country of origin.
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