German Shorthaired Pointer

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a breed of dog developed in the 1800s in Germany for hunting. This gun dog was developed by crossing the old Spanish pointer with a number of other breeds and breed types including scent hounds, tracking hounds, French Braques, and English Pointer to create a lean, athletic, and responsive all around hunting dog. Some authorities consider it to be the most versatile of all gun dogs and its intelligence and affectionate nature make it a popular companion dog for active owners.
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German shorthaired pointer in show pose.
Photo: Kent & Donna Dannen

Height: 21-25 inches.
Weight: 45-70 lbs.
Life Span: 12-14 yrs.
Breed Group: Sporting Dogs 
Overview
German shorthaired pointers love their families and other dogs and will accept cats if raised with them from an early age. They require early, gentle, firm obedience training. They usually bark when a person comes onto their property. They generally warm up to strangers easily, but some can be excessively protective. This hunting dog is a superb tracker, pointer, and retriever.
Appearance
The German shorthaired pointer's coat is short, thick, tough, and harsh to the touch. The color is liver and white or solid liver. The eyes are large and deep brown.
Grooming & Exercise Needs
The German shorthaired pointer needs only a quick brushing with a rubber brush once a week. This highly energetic dog needs vigorous activity to prevent such behavioral problems as house destruction or constant barking when left alone.
Origins
The German shorthaired pointer was developed in Germany in the 19th century; its ancestors were probably a Spanish pointer and some English or German scent hounds.
Special Alerts
This breed is unsuitable for city or apartment living.
Breed-related health concerns: hip dysplasia, von Willebrand's disease (a common disorder that causes excessive bleeding during or after surgery), lymphedema (an obstruction in the lymphatic system that prevents draining of fluids, which can lead to swelling), hypothyroidism, subaortic stenosis, entropion.