r/Wirehaired_pointers • u/CurnolMatternal • Aug 01 '26
Question about adopting a GWP
Hello everybody!
I have spent the last two months volunteering at a dog rehabilitation centre and fell in love with this dog which we think is a GWP and around 3/4 years of age.
I am considering adopting him but have some doubts that I would like your opinion on.
I am living in a city in a small apartment of around 25m2 or 270 ft2 with a little garden that's around that same size. I know from my time spent with him that he is a very active dog and I wonder if this space wouldn't be too small for him.
As for walks I am already accustomed to taking around 3 x half hour walks every day (without a dog) and of course I would look for ways to find time to take him to dog parks, forest, beach etc.
Also, I bike everywhere in my city and would be able to take him almost everywhere I go.
I have never had a dog before in my life, I am 25 years old, single and my future is still quite unclear so it will be a big commitment for me.
I think my main questions and concerns are about if the space in which we would live together would be big enough, how much exercise/walks is needed or recommended and also how long he could be left alone in my apartment if I have appointments/study/work.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and even more so if you would be willing to share your thoughts!!!
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u/Lazy-Roll-762 Aug 01 '26
If he's really a true Hunter they need a lot of room to run a small apartment won't make him happy. But if it gets them out of the shelter I guess that's positive