How long does a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer live?

The listed lifespan for a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer?

The listed height for a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is 24.5–26.5 in (male), 22.5–26 in (female).

Is a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is 3 out of 5.

When is a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer full grown?

The growth size band for a Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer

Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 50–65 lb, height is 24.5–26.5 in (male), 22.5–26 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight50–65 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

24.5–26.5 in (male), 22.5–26 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about 0.9 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 57.5 lb is about 1.7 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Czechoslovakia. The coat is described as wiry, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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