German Shorthaired Pointer breed information and pictures
The German Shorthaired Pointer is part of the Sporting group. The German Shorthaired Pointer is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the German Shorthaired Pointer is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Sports, Watch Dog The German Shorthaired Pointer lifestyle is Loves the outdoors; can adapt to indoors
The German Shorthaired Pointer is susceptible to hip dysplasia, epilepsy, gastric torsion and entropion. It is important that when contacting a German Shorthaired Pointer breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your German Shorthaired Pointer from a petstore which commonly are known to support German Shorthaired Pointer puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current German Shorthaired Pointer health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the German Shorthaired Pointer breed standard.
The German Shorthaired Pointer is susceptible to hip dysplasia, epilepsy, gastric torsion and entropion. It is important that when contacting a German Shorthaired Pointer breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your German Shorthaired Pointer from a petstore which commonly are known to support German Shorthaired Pointer puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current German Shorthaired Pointer health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the German Shorthaired Pointer breed standard.
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German Shorthaired Pointer
Group: Sporting
Size: Shoulder height: 58 - 66 cm (22.75 - 26 inches).
Weight: 55-70 pounds
| Country of Origin: Germany. |
| Character: The German Shorthaired Pointer is intelligent, eager to learn, loyal and brave. |
| Temperment: This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It can also play a role as a watchdog. |
| Coat: Coat can be brown, light brown, dark brown, white, or black. Brown, white or yellow markings are permissible. |
| Care: Occasional brushing and keeping the ears clean is all that is required. |
| Colour: Solid liver, liver/white w/wo ticking or roaning |
| Comments: This breed boasts the most dual champions of any breed in the USA. Affectionate, good with children, has immense energy and desire to hunt. May become destructive if bored by confinement and lack of exercise. Very longlived (more than 16-18 years). maintained. |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Sports, Watch Dog |
The German Shorthaired Pointer is part of the Sporting group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Sports, Watch Dog The German Shorthaired Pointer lifestyle is Loves the outdoors; can adapt to indoors