Country of Origin: Germany
Height: Males 23-26 inches, females 21-25 inches
Weight: Dogs 55-70 pounds, females 45 to 60 pounds
Coat: Double coat with short, coarse, dense, hard and dense outercoat, short naps
Color: solid and white, liver and white spotted, liver seen and marked, marked liver and white, liver roan | also solid black or black and white with the same variations as the liver [UKC] may have a tan mark [UKC]
Other Name: Deutsch Kurzhaar ; Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund
Registries (with Group) : AKC (Sporting) ; UKC (Gun Dog)
ORIGIN AND HISTORY
Already in the 1700s, dogs that are collectively referred to as huehnerhunden (hunting dogs) were used by the Germans. Specific types have not been developed, but comes directly from brackes schweisshundes slow work (both types of dog tracking) , enhanced with a pointing dog. In late 1800, the versatile hunting individual offspring were patched. In the mid -1800s, Prince Albrecht zu Solms - Braunfels want to create a hunting dog for any purpose and serves to encourage farmers about how to proceed. His Schweisshunds, German Bird Dog, and English pointers are some breeds that are believed to be the basis of a German shorthaired pointer (GSP) . Initially a short and heavy with long ears and a slow body, Blood additional pointers to help create a dog that could excel in the work of water, restoration and monitoring. American hunter races enthusiastically accepted when imported in 1900. He remains popular with serious hunters and those who admire beauty and readily available.
PERSONALITY PROFILE
German Shorthaired Pointer has a carefree personality. He was enthusiastic of almost everything, whether it's running, opportunities for hunting, as with people, traveling, eating or organized sports.
CARE REQUIREMENTS
Exercise: As many pointed offspring, GSP takes practice: the more the better. He will not be satisfied with a walk around the block, it needs to function. When trained, the GSP should be taken regularly for a park or other open space where you can race through the fields, ponds and hedges dive into work for the game.
Preparation: GSP is short and smooth coat requires minimal care to maintain a neat appearance. A good brush with dog bumps glove removes dead hair and massage into the skin - a double reward.
Life Span: The average life of the German Shorthaired Pointer is 12 to 15 years.
Formation: German Shorthaired Pointer is sensitive types want. That's why people oriented, he aims to please (always interesting to him) . Positive training sessions short done several times a day to achieve the best results.
