Welcome To The Wonderful World of Wires

__________________________________________________________________________________

April 29, 2024
GWPCA Response to Kristi Noem’s story

“As the German Wirehaired Pointer (GWP) parent club, the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America (GWPCA) was deeply disturbed when we heard Kristi Noem’s story of shooting her young German Wirehaired Pointer (14 months old) named Cricket after her first hunting trip.
German wirehaired pointers (GWPs) are a high-energy breed, with high drive to find, point and retrieve birds, and it can be challenging to manage a young dog’s enthusiasm and to channel that energy into a first-class hunting dog. An electronic or E-collar isn’t magic—the collar only works if the owner trains the dog so she knows what she should do and why she is receiving a correction. Training a dog takes time, and won’t happen after one hunting trip; most breeders will recommend NOT taking your new pup out hunting with other dogs and hunters.  Your pup will learn best when it can hunt wild birds one-on-one with its owner.
If you own a GWP and are struggling with training your dog, there are plenty of options available. Responsible breeders are a resource for information about your dog, and if the dog is more than you can handle, a responsible breeder will always take the dog back.  There are also local American Kennel Club (AKC) and North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) clubs that offer training classes.  And, if you decide that a GWP isn’t the breed for you, GWP Rescue can take-in and rehome GWPs of all ages.  But, most importantly, please know that if you’re not happy with your GWP, you have options–you don’t have to shoot your dog!

Helpful links:

• German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America:  https://gwpca.com/
• National GWP Rescue:  http://www.nationalgwprescue.com/

 Sincerely, the GWPCA Board of Directors“

January 2024
The GWPCA Board of Directors has approved a Puppy Membership Program for all new puppy owners buying from GWPCA Member-Breeders. This program allows your puppy owners to join the GWPCA at a special one-year discounted rate. For more information view this flyer or contact your regional director.

2023 GWPCA National Event Results
For additional photos and full results, please visit the National Events Page

PROPOSED GWPCA Bylaw Changes! We need your vote!

All GWPCA members should have received a letter from the GWPCA Board of Directors in the mail – this letter outlines the process for casting your vote for or against the proposed bylaws. For more information about this letter, or if you did not receive your letter please contact Stacy Risler, GWPCA Secretary, at gwpca.mail@gmail.com

Click here for 2022 GWPCA National Results