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| Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer |
| Also Called: German Pointer (Shorthaired), Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vortsehund, Kurzhaar |
| Height: The German Shorthaired Pointer is about 21-25 inches tall. |
| Weight: The German Shorthaired Pointer weighs between 40-55 lbs. |
| Colors: The German Shorthaired Pointer can be solid liver, liver and white spotted, liver and white spotted and ticked; liver and white ticked, the same variations with black instead of liver. |
| General Appearance: The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium-sized, well-balanced dog with tight skin; a clean-cut head; a short, thick coat of liver or liver and white color; broad, high-set drop ears; and a docked tail carried level with the back when the dog is moving or downward when relaxed. The length of body is only slightly longer than the height at the withers, and the legs are only slightly longer than the depth of body. The overall picture is that of a self-confident, purposeful hunter, capable of speed, agility, and power. |
| Temperment: The German Shorthaired Pointer is active, responsive, gentle, affectionate, and even-tempered. Good with children and other dogs, it may chase cats. |
| Care: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming that consists of brushing it's coat with a firm bristle brush and bathing only when necessary. |
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| Training: The German Shorthaired Pointers love to learn and are very trainable. They should have some form of obedience training. Patient, firm leadership is essential. |
| Activity: The German Shorthaired Pointers need vigorous exercise. |
| Life Span: The German Shorthaired Pointer lives an average life of 14-16 years. |
| Litter Size: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average litter of 8 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The German Shorthaired Pointer originated in Germany. |
| Brief History: The German Shorthaired Pointer was developed by German hunters to be an all-round hunting dog and companion. The development of this breed paralleled the evolution of firearms and the social changes which permitted middle class hunters to lease hunting preserves. While the English developed highly specialized dogs for each type of prey, the practical German hunter wanted a single dog who could scent the wind for birds and trail furred game on the ground; who was fierce with predators yet friendly with the family. The foundation stock for this breed was probably a German descendant of the Old Spanish Pointer. Local scenthounds were crossed because of their powerful tracking ability and their dependability in water. English Pointers were added to the mix for their elegant hunting style. The first German Shorthaired Pointer was entered in the German stud book in 1872, but they did not come to the attention of American hunters until the late 1920s. Since then, the German Shorthaired Pointer has become a popular gun dog and companion. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), KC (GB), UKC |
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