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Slovak Wirehaired Pointer
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
Slovaquie
Coat
Grey in all its shades, with or without white markings, grey with darker or lighter patches
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Slovak Wirehaired Pointer is a dog breed originating from Slovakia. It is a large pointing dog with wiry coat of generally gray color, raised as a gun dog. It is a good retrieving dog that hunts in fields, woods, and water.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for their wellbeing.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Slovak Wirehaired Pointer
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Slovak Wirehaired Pointer
Character
Daily temperament
The Slovak Wirehaired Pointer is described in the FCI standard as easy to train and obedient.
Physical
Breed standard
The Slovak Wirehaired Pointer is a high-set pointer of solid and not too heavy build. This breed is selected to be a working dog, with nobility in its forms. The tail is docked to half-length when legislation permits. It is set rather high, carried pendulous at rest and horizontal in action. The eyes are almond-shaped, amber in color, with an intelligent expression. In puppies and young dogs, they are blue in color. The pendant ears are set above the eye, are rounded in shape and not too long. The undercoat consists of short, fine down that generally sheds in summer. The coat measures approximately 4 cm, is hard, straight, and lies flat. On the lower part of the muzzle, the hair is longer and softer and forms a mustache. Above the eyes, it is more pronounced and set obliquely. The forehead and occiput are covered with short, hard hair. It is short and soft on the ears. The tail is well-furnished with hair, but not brushed. The basic color is "gray": this is a sand shaded with brown. White markings are permitted at the extremities of the limbs and on the chest. Spots of varying sizes and darker shades may mark the gray. There is also a ticked coat.
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What human age for a slovak wirehaired pointer ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a slovak wirehaired pointer ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Slovak Wirehaired Pointer
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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