German Shorthaired Pointer

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Description: The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile hunter and an all around gun dog capable of high performance in field and water. The German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent watchdog. They prefer to live with people and should not be left alone. If the German Shorthaired Pointer need to be kenneled, they should have a playmate. They are reliable with children and make good family pets. Exercise is vital for a well balanced dog.

Other Names: German Pointer (Shorthaired), Deutscher, Kurzhaariger Vortsehund, Kurzhaar

Height: 21 - 25 inches
Weight: 40 - 55 lbs.

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

Temperament: The German Shorthaired Pointer is active, responsive, gentle, affectionate, even-tempered
With Children: Yes, the German Shorthaired Pointer loves to play with children but may be too exuberant with younger ones.
With Pets: Yes, but may chase the cat.
Special Skills: Field sports dog and family pet.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Medium

Care and Exercise: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. They should consist of brushing with a firm bristle brush and bathing only when necessary. Needs plenty of vigorous exercise.
Training: German Shorthaired Pointer 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: A German Shorthaired Pointer is 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 with a fenced yard is mandatory.

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 Pointer was known as early as the 17th century where they were bred as a hunting dog. It is said that the German Pointer were produced by crossing the Spanish Pointer with the Bloodhound. In 1872 they were registered in the German Kennel Club. They did not 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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