German Shorthaired Pointer
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- Dog Breed Group
- Sporting Dogs
- Origin of Breed
- Germany, hunting dog.
- Life Expectancy
- 14 - 16 Years
- Color
- Solid liver, liver and white spotted, liver and white spotted and ticked; liver and white ticked, the same variations with black
- Coat
- Short and flat, coarse to touch
- Exercise Needs
- Needs plenty of vigorous exercise.
- Temperament
- An excellent watchdog. The German Shorthaired Pointer is active, responsive, gentle, affectionate and even-tempered. He loves to
- Good with Children
- Loves to play with children but may be too exuberant with younger ones. Good with other pets, but may chase cats.
- Grooming Needs
- Minimal grooming should consist of brushing with a firm bristle brush and bathing only when necessary.
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 23 - 25
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 21 - 23
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 55 - 70
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 45 - 60
- Health Issues
- Health problems are rare but may include hip dysplasia, entropion and epilepsy.v
- Living Conditions
- Generally unsuited for city life he is not the type of breed to curl up in front of the fireplace all day, he needs activity tha
Breed Description
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile hunter, an all around gun dog capable of high performance in field and water. He prefers to live with people and should not be left alone. If he has to be kenneled he should have a playmate. He was known as early as the 17th century where he was bred as a hunting dog. It is said that the German Pointer was produced by crossing the Spanish Pointer with the Bloodhound.