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AZshooter, in my travels I have found that it can be down right insulting to some people to use wirehair and drahthaar interchangeably. Drahthaars have to pass a basic ability and conformation test to be registered as a Deutch Drahthaar. Wirehairs just need the right parents. I may have the details wrong but if there is a drahthaar guy here he can set me right.

I think the dogs are the same so does Bob West. There are two separate groups the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America
and the Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar/Group North America. Both started with the same dogs from Germany. Funny how the VDD has this sense that their dogs are different to the GWP. I think it is incorrect, so does Bob West. Both groups strive to breed only the best examples of the breed, with no hip issues etc. Only a puppy mill would do otherwise.

Quote from Bob's website:

"Are German Wirehaired Pointers and Deutsch Drahthaars the same breed? This is an honest question asked by the novice dog buyer seeking to learn more about his next hunting breed. The answer is unquestionably � YES. In fact, the word �Deutsch� means �German� and �Draht� means �Wire�; and �haar� means �hair�. Thus, Deutsch Drahthaar is German Wirehair. Nevertheless, an American VDD representative, proclaiming to be an expert, created this mythology about two distinct breeds. It is difficult for some individuals to accept the fact that there is only one breed. Belonging to a particular organization, is not a guarantee that you own a better or a worse dog. VDD dogs tested by NAVHDA have achieved no better or worse scores than their American counterparts. The DNA that flows through their bodies is one in the same. The dogs do not differ in DNA; they are not different breeds. Are there differences between individual dogs? The answer is yes. True difference are usually between breeders and not which organization that you register your dog with. This is where the �Strain� or �Line� plays a significant role when selecting a pup. Eventually, a kennel's reputation is reflective of it�s particular traits."

Entire article: http://www.drahthaars.net/myths.htm

No offense if your dog(s) come from Treborwolf lines but I can tell you straight up Bob West's dogs, breeding program and standards are laughed upon by VDD members. Take Bob Wests marketing comments with a grain of salt. Do some independent research and you'll find out what knowledgeable people and breeders have to say about his lines, particularily with "sharpness". Also ask Bob why he doesn't test his dogs....maybe it's because he's been banned from participating at NAVHDA events because of his dogs temperments.