German
Pointer
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 Description:
The development of the German Shorthaired Pointer
began in the 1870s when hunting in Germany was
no longer restricted to the nobility. Sportsmen
could not afford to keep several specialised breeds
and needed a hunting dog capable of tracking,
pointing and retrieving on land or in water. Original
crosses included Spanish Pointers with Bloodhounds
and then later with English Pointers. This breed,
known as the Kurzhaar in Germany, featured superior
scenting abilities, endurance, agility, and intelligence.
By the early 1900s the breed was officially recognized
by the various kennel clubs and the breed soon
gained popularity as a true gundog on this continent
as well. The German Shorthaired Pointer adapts
well to both city and country life, however, be
warned that this is an extremely active dog which
requires plenty of exercise and play.
Height:
23 - 25" (58.4 - 58.4cm) for dogs, 21 - 23"
(53.3 - 53.3cm) for bitches
Weight:
55 - 70 lbs (24.6 - 24.6 kg) for dogs, 45 - 60
lbs (20.1 - 20.1 kg) for bitches
Coat Type:
The German Shorthaired Pointer's coat
is short, smooth, dense and hard to the touch.
The skin should not be loose or saggy, but rather
tight to the body. Colors for this breed are restricted
to combinations of liver and white or solid liver.
Grooming is easy and quick, although ears need
more attention to keep them clean.
Temperament:
This intelligent and animated breed is
also very friendly and companionable.
Special Interest:
The selective breeding which created
the polished all-purpose German Shorthaired Pointer
was the result of breeding which emphasized function
first, form second. However, once the desired
hunting characteristics were achieved, the handsome
physical features of this breed soon stabilized
and became consistent in successive generations.
Classifications:
AKC: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
CKC: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
KC: Sporting - Gundog Group
FCI: Group 7
ANKC: Group 3 - Gundogs
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