German Shorthaired Pointer, Pointers
Description: The
German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile hunter, an all around gun dog capable
of high performance in field and water. An excellent watchdog. He prefers to
live with people and should not be left alone. If he has to be kenneled he
should have a playmate. He is reliable with children and makes a good family
pet. 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:
Active, responsive, gentle, affectionate, even-tempered
With Children: Yes,
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: Minimal
grooming should consist of brushing with a firm bristle brush and bathing only
when necessary. Needs plenty of vigorous exercise.
Training: Loves to learn and is
very trainable. He 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: Generally unsuited for
city life he is not the type of breed to curl up in front of the fireplace all
day, he needs 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: He was known as early as
the 17th century where he was bred as a hunting dog. It is said that the German
Pointer was produced by crossing the Spanish Pointer with the Bloodhound. In
1872 he was registered in the German Kennel Club. He didn't 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 he is more popular than his 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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