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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 — That’s 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 don’t 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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