Pointing: Pointing is a well developed component of the Drahthaar's hereditary makeup. Unlike American dogs, the Drahthaar can be expected to point both birds and rabbits, interchangeably without misbehaving. Pointing intensity is evaluated during all field testing phases, and passing scores in this trait are required prior to any dog becoming "certified for breeding." This insures that your VDD registered pup comes from parents that have been proven to exhibit this inherited characteristic.

Search:  The search is the attempt of the dog to find game. Typically, the search of the Drahthaar is wider than that of most other versatile hung dogs (Brittany, Shorthair, Griffon, etc.) but is still characterized by a desire to remain within the area of influence of the handler (cooperation). This means that the Drahthaar is usually within either sight or hearing of the hunter, ranging very wide in open fields, but much closer in woods or brush. Natural tendencies to make best use of scenting ability and wind conditions are also important characteristics of the search.

Cooperation: An essential ingredient of the versatile hunting dog is an eagerness to produce game for his owner rather than for himself. In addition, since dogs are seldom kenneled in Germany, this true companion dog lives in the home, is often taken to work, sports events and family outings, and is expected to behave appropriately. This inherited trait is called cooperation, and is observed and scored during the process of becoming "certified for breeding."

Retrieve: In Germany, the loss of wounded game is considered unpardonable. In this regard, the Drahthaar has been developed with an obsession to retrieve (evaluated during field tests with several demanding retrieves, some of which are over distances exceeding 300 yards). To withstand icy water this breed has a double layered coat, an outer water repellant layer, and an inner insulated layer.

Tracking: The tracking instinct is not to be confused with the trailing instinct of the American hounds. The tracking trait refers primarily to the instinct to track wounded game and therefore is also an indicator of retrieving reliability. It is through the refinement of this trait that the leashed Drahthaar can also be used to assist in the tracking and recovery of wounded deer.

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