German Shorthaired Pointer

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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile hunter, an all around gun dog capable of high performance in field and water. An excellent watchdog. He prefers to live with people and should not be left alone. If he has to be kenneled he should have a playmate. He is reliable with children and makes a good family pet. Exercise is vital for a well balanced dog.

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Weight: 40 - 55 lbs

Height: 21 - 25 inches

Colors: Solid liver, liver and white spotted, liver and white spotted and ticked; liver and white ticked, the same variations with black instead of liver

Coat: Short and flat, coarse to touch

Temperment: German Shorthaired Pointers are active, responsive, gentle, affectionate, even-tempered

With Children: Yes, loves to play with children but may be too exuberant with younger ones.

With Pets: Yes, but may chase the cat.

Watch-dog: Very High

Guard-dog: Medium

Care and Training: Minimal grooming of the German Shorthaired Pointer should consist of brushing with a firm bristle brush and bathing only when necessary. Needs plenty of vigorous exercise. German Shorthaired Pointers love to learn and are very trainable. They should have some form of obedience training. Patient, firm leadership are essential.

Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - High

Activity: Very High

Living Environment: German Shorthaired Pointers are generally unsuited for city life as they are not the type of breed to curl up in front of the fireplace all day, they need activity that a hunter could provide. A house

Health Issues: Health problems are rare but may include hip dysplasia, entropion and epilepsy.

Life Span: 14 - 16 years

Litter Size: 8

Country of Origin: Germany

History: German Shorthaired Pointers were known as early as the 17th century where they were bred as a hunting dog. It is said that the German Pointer was produced by crossing the Spanish Pointer with the Bloodhound. In 1872 they were registered in the German Kennel Club. They didn't arrive in the United States until 1925 when Dr. Charles Thornton of Montana set up a kennel of the breed. In the United States and Great Britain they are more popular than their cousin the German Wirehaired Pointer. First Registered by the AKC: 1930, AKC Group: Sporting Group, Class: Gundog, Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), KC (GB), UKC

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