Furgie - German Wirehaired Pointer Dog for Adoption in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Furgie entered our rescue program from a county shelter partner after her owner was detained by ICE, unfortunately leaving her without her family; neighbors learned of the situation and took her to the shelter. We were contacted shortly thereafter and are grateful for the opportunity to assist her. At only 18 months-old, this little girl is believed to be either a German Wire-Haired Pointer (GWP) mix or a Wire-Haired Griffon mix; she is a wonderful petite size at just 45 lbs. When meeting new people, she is initially shy but warms up quickly. 

Furgie has a healthy sense of curiosity and it is obvious that she had been loved by her original family, however, had not been sufficiently exposed to the outside world. In foster care, Furgie has experienced new surroundings, new people, is learning manners, and potty-training. Her hunting and water instincts are very strong, and she loves to be active outdoors. When indoors, Furgie absolutely appreciates creature comforts and human affection. She will climb into the lap of a person on furniture, or lay gently beside them. She also enjoys laying on cool tile floor and, unlike her Weimaraner cousins, doesnt care to stay under a blanket very long.

Furgies foster family has a very structured and routine schedule; she and her foster siblings are only left alone for a maximum of four hours, a few days per week. When home alone, she is excellent in her crate. 
Furgie has been assessed with other large breed dogs and does well with males or females, and plays best with a dog close to her own size. It is unknown how she is with small dogs, but given her hunting instincts and prey drive, she would not do well with cats or very small dogs.

Furgie is now looking for her adoptive home, someone who can make her their entire world. Her ideal adoptive home will be with a person (or family) who is with her most of the time and would not want to leave Furgie alone much. This also should be someone who has experience with hunting dogs, is quite active, and will take Furgie on daily outings, walks, hikes, and car rides. While Furgie has done well with the other dogs in her foster home, we do not know how she would do as an only-dog.

Furgie is healthy and without known allergies. Following her spay surgery, she developed some bleeding and inflammation, presumably a reaction to the suture material used; while she has fully recovered from these issues, it is something that will need to be considered should she ever require surgery in the future.

We prefer to communicate directly prior to asking anyone interested to submit an adoption application. If you think you can provide Furgie with an active and loving home, especially if you have owned other hunting dogs before, please email us at contact@weimaranerrescue.org . 


The German Wirehaired Pointer is a versatile and intelligent breed known for its distinctive wiry coat and webbed feet, making them excellent swimmers and hunters. With a strong prey drive and high energy levels, these dogs excel in various activities such as hunting, agility, and obedience. They are loyal, affectionate, and make excellent family companions with proper training and socialization. German Wirehaired Pointers require regular exercise and mental stimulation to thrive, making them a suitable choice for experienced dog owners seeking an active and devoted canine partner.