German Short-Haired Pointer Breed Information

German Short-Haired Pointer Breed Information

Learn all about German Short-Haired Pointer dogs, read about the German Short-Haired Pointer breed information, find out about the German Short-Haired Pointer Breed Standard, German Short-Haired Pointer behavior and more.

German Shorthaired Pointer Dog Breed Introduction

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a dog of many hats capable of adapting to different environemtns. The German Shorthaired Pointer breed was originally developed as a gun dog for both filed and water retrieval. Widely viewed as lean, athletic, and responsive these affectionate dogs are popular with active families.

Here are the characteristics of the German Shorthaired Pointer Dog breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

The German Shorthaired Pointer's Behavior

Recommended for: hunting, companion

Eager to please without being fidgety, and hard-working. As a herding breed, German Shorthaired Pointers will generally need plenty of outdoor time and opportunities for challenging physical activities.

Remember that the German Shorthaired Pointer breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

German Shorthaired Pointer's Physical Characteristics

• Size: males: 23 to 25 inches; females: 21 to 23 inches
• Coat: short, thick, tough-textured
• Color: solid liver-colored or liver-colored with white
• Eyes: medium size, almond shaped, dark brown
• Ears: broad and high-set
• Skull: broad, arched on the side and slightly rounded on top
• Muzzle: long
• Nose: brown with broad nostrils
• Tail: high-set and firm

German Shorthaired Pointer's Origins and History

Source: Wikipedia.

Country/Region of Origin: Germany

Original purpose: hunting

Historical notes: The German Shorthaired Pointer is descended from the old Spanish Pointer. The Spanish pointer arrived in Germany in the 1600s. Very likely the breed also includes genetic contributions from other local German breeds such as other hunting dogs and scent hounds.

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