German Shorthaired Pointers
The German Shorthaired Pointer is bred to be versatile hunting dogs capable of high performance - both in the field and in the water. They are energetic dogs that love to please, and are capable and willing to work long and hard for their owners. Their coat is very short, soft and dense, requiring moderate brushing to keeps its shine. Most trained German Shorthaired Pointers will excel in the field, and provide years of dedicated service. Their energy seems endless, and they especially love fetching games. Intelligent, sweet, energetic, bright and loving Thats a German Shorthair.
As
with most bird dogs, the activity level of the German Shorthair is high. They
need a large dose of daily exercise, and will sometimes become destructive
if they dont get it. Fields in which to run, or a large fenced
yard provide the best environment. Most hunters find that after a two
mile run, a German Shorthair is just getting warmed up.
German
Shorthaired Pointers are highly intelligent. They make great house dogs, good
obedience dogs, a keen watch dog, and of course, excellent hunting companions.
They have one of the best scenting abilities of all bird dog breeds.
Since they work so well in the field, very few Shorthair owners would have
any other dog as their hunting companion.
German
Shorthairs are medium sized dogs. The standard height of a male is 23
to 25 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 55 to 70 pounds. The
standard height of a female is 21 to 23 inches at the
shoulder and weighs between 45 and 60 pounds.
The
coat of a German Shorthair is short and thick, requiring regular brushing
to keep its shine. They range in color combinations. They may
be solid liver, or have a combination of liver and white. They may also
be liver and white ticked, or liver patched and white ticked. They could
also be the simple, liver, and roan pattern.
German
Shorthaired Pointers are kind, affectionate, compassionate dogs that adapt
well to their environment. They make very good house dogs and/or watch
dogs. They make terrific companions and are excellent around children.
They make wonderful pets and hunters. Their love for you will be demonstrated
when they are working for you or playing with you.
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