German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America

Postman · Posted: 06/11/07, 9:51 pm Post subject: On Point Photos needed.

I'm working with a wildlife artist (well know from the Twin Cities) and he has sent me an oil proof with a Shorthair on point with a Wirehair on honor. I am working with him to use two wirehairs (I talked to him at Pheasant Feast in Des Mones in Jan and that got a wirehair in this one). In any case, I don't like the angle of the heads on the dogs he has painted, I think the Wirehair's head is too high on the honor. Sad to say I don't have any real good photos of my Wirehair on honor.
What I am asking for is some photos of Wirehairs on point and on honor, to show the artist how a Wirehair should look. I AM NOT TELLING HIM HOW TO PAINT, but since I may have an opportunity for some input, I want to make get it right. If you can either post some good pictures here or email them to me at goodrich5632@mchsi.com, you might see some Wirehairs in some wildlife paintings!!!
Thanks in Advance.
Tom Goodrich

Leadhead · Junior Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 50 Location: Delaware

Photos sent to your e-mail address, hop they help

cjs180 · Junior Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 64 Location: Oshkosh WI

I sent a few pic's to you. Can send more if need be.

Chris
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Tony · Master Joined: 22 Oct 2002 Posts: 197 Location: Iowa

Most dogs will honor with their head higher than when they are on point because they are watching the pointing dog.

BTW, there was a hunting dog artist at the TCGWP hunt test last weekend. I don't remember his name, but I recognized his work when I saw it.

Postman · Posted: 06/16/07, 10:17 am Post subject:

Thanks for the pictures and comments. The artist is James Meger, and his art has a main focus, but the unique part is that he hids various wildlife within the painting. I hope to have him use 2 Wirehairs, one pointing pheasants and one on honor in his next work. Once done, I'll post something in case anyone is interested in his work. I see very few Wirehair in wildlife art works (and would like to change that).
Tom