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The following is extracted from Wikipedia, so there can be no argument over which book is right about what and is posted here for information only in the event you know nothing about the breed ( but do note our underlined words in blue below ):-

The German wirehaired pointer is a Griffon type breed of dog developed in the 19th century in Germany for Hunting. It became a leading gun dog in Germany in the later part of the 20th century. It is the result of the careful mixing of the Griffon, Deutscher Stichelhaar, Deutscher Kurzhaar, and the hunting Pudelpointer in the late 19th century. The GWP is not a GSP with a wiry coat, it is a completely different breed.

The German wirehaired pointer is a well muscled, medium sized dog of distinctive appearance. Balanced in size and sturdily built, the breed's most distinguishing characteristics are its weather resistant, wire-like coat and its facial furnishings. Typically pointer in character and style, the German wirehaired pointer is an intelligent, energetic and determined hunter. The tail is typically docked to two-fifths of the natural length. In countries where docking is prohibited the tail should be of sufficient length to reach down to the hocks. Like all German pointers, they have webbed feet.

The German wirehaired pointer is very determined, active and intelligent. Eager to learn and loyal to its family, it needs a handler who is consistent in approach. They like to be occupied and enjoy working for their owner. They are friendly with those they know, but are naturally aloof with strangers and should be socialized at an early age.' This is one breed of dog that does not do well in a kennel environment. German wirehaired pointers are happiest and most well behaved when they are part of the family and can spend time with their people. They can be rather willful and they like to roam. Powerful and energetic, they can become bored and hard to manage without enough exercise. The German Wirehaired pointer is a good all-around gun dog, able to hunt any sort of game on any sort of terrain. This dog has a good nose and can track, point, and retrieve on both land and water. Steady, lively and vigorous. These dogs should have the correct tempermant to live with children of all ages.

The functional wiry coat is the breed's most distinctive feature. A dog must have a correct coat to be of correct type. The coat is weather resistant and, to some extent, water-repellent. The undercoat is dense enough in winter to insulate against the cold but is so thin in summer as to be almost invisible. The distinctive outer coat is straight, harsh, wiry and flat lying, and is from one to two inches in length. The outer coat is long enough to protect against the punishment of rough cover, but not so long as to hide the outline of the dog. On the lower legs the coat is shorter and between the toes it is of softer texture. On the skull the coat is naturally short and close fitting. Over the shoulders and around the tail it is very dense and heavy. The tail is nicely coated, particularly on the underside, but devoid of feather. Eyebrows are of strong, straight hair. Beard and whiskers are medium length.

Of GSPs and GWPs, GWPs definitely make the most formidable guards even though this is not their primary purpose ...... but, we at Hextor cannot stress enough, GWPs are not GSPs with a different coat and if you decide to go for a GWP, make sure you have done your homework in advance and seek help from a trainer who is specifically experienced and competent with GWPs, not just a 'general trainer'.

From the above few lines, we will pick the words and phrases from above that stand out the most from our own experience with GWPs :- Well muscled; Sturdily built; Very determined; Intelligent; Loyal; Aloof with strangers; Willful; Powerful; Vigorous ..... a real bruiser in the gundog world. 

Like the other German pointers (the German Shorthaired Pointer and the less well known German Longhaired Pointer), the GWP can perform virtually all gundog roles. It is a pointer and retriever, a 'bird dog' and water dog. The GWP can be used for hunting larger and more dangerous game, and in addition has a scent hound's talented nose. It is an excellent swimmer but also works well in rough terrain. It is tenacious, tireless, hardy, and reliable.  The GWP is intelligent and bred for a certain amount of independence (e. g., when a dog is working out of sight or sound of its handler in the field). Along with its superb hunting ability, this highlights a need for effective control to be established and rules to be laid early on.

During hunting sessions, a completely instinctive scent-hiding activity through rubbing against carrion can be observed ...... What does this mean ? It means that your dog may decide to roll vigorously in the carcasses of dead animals or their deposits in order to hide their own 'dog' smell.

Anyway, we really love GWPs but if you do decide they are the breed for you, make sure you are prepared.

GWPs :- German Wirehaired Pointers Information Page

A typical GWP