German Shorthaired Pointer
Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 21-23 in, Males 23-25 in
Weight
Females 45-60 lbs, Males 55-70 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-12 yrs
History
The German Shorthaired Pointer originated in Germany sometime during the 1800's. In the 17-1800's, German breeders were focused on creating a versatile bird dog, crossing different hounds with pointers. The result was the German Shorthaired Pointer, which, to this day, is one of the most versatile and successful hunting breeds around. The breed excels as a pointing bird dog, a scent trailer of everything from opossums to deer, a retriever on land and water (they even have webbed feet), a duck dog, and a companion and watchdog. In fact, the German Shorthaired Pointer is one of the top winning breeds in hunting events.
Breed Characteristics
While not all German Shorthaired Pointers share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Intelligent, enthusiastic, and energetic
Eager to please and can be easy to train if training is kept interesting
Very people-oriented and can become destructive and anxious if left alone for long
Love to swim and are equipped with webbed toes and a waterproof coat
Huge exercise demands: need about 1-2 hours of intensive exercise per day
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