Country of origin: Germany Bred for: Companionship Group: Hound Color: Red, cream, black and tan, chocolate and tan, wild boar (mix of black, brown, and gray hairs) and tan, gray and tan, fawn (Isabella) and tan, dappled (dark with light colored patches), double dappled (dappled with additional white patches), or brindle (dark stripes over lighter background) Life span: 14 to 16 years Grooming Needs: Brush weekly; keep ears clean and dry Coat: Three varieties: smooth, wire haired, and longhaired Size: 11 pounds Training: Moderate Energy: Longhairs: moderate to low; smooths: moderate; wirehairs: moderate to high Children: Older children Compatibility with other dogs: Good but will try to be dominate Health Concerns: Disc disease, bloat, diabetes, epilespy, progressive retinal atrophy (a degenerative eye disease), and hypothyroidism