German Wirehaired Pointing Wolfhound 

As the German Wirehaired Wolfhound is a relatively new hybrid, it’s hard to determine their exact date and region of origin. The Irish Wolfhound is considered one of the tallest dog breeds in the world, these laid back dogs are said to have been bred over 3000 years ago, likely in Ireland. The Irish Wolfhound is said to have been created through the crossing of various breeds such Mastiffs, Scottish Deerhounds, Irish Sheepdogs and some Middle Eastern breeds as well. The initial purpose of this breed was to hunt deer, elk and wolves in pack formation. They were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897. The German Wirehaired Pointer was designed to be a sport, tracking and flushing breed. Developed during the 1800s in Germany, some speculation implies that this breed was created through the mixing of breeds such as the Foxhound, Pudelpointer, Poodle, Polish Water Dog and likely, other Pointer breeds. Unique in that they excel at hunting in water and on land, the German Wirehaired Pointer thrived on having work to do. They were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959.