Meet the German Shorthaired Pointer
Best Fur Friend

Best Fur Friend

High Doggy I.Q.

High Doggy I.Q.

Best Workout Buddy

Best Workout Buddy

Looking for an exercise buddy with tons of love to give? I’m the breed for you! We German Shorthaired Pointers are great family pets (especially in homes with kids and other dogs). I’ll thrive in a home with a fenced yard (apartments aren’t my thing) and an active family. I’m a high-energy hound so I need humans who can keep up – a basic walk or two won’t cut it! Be prepared for at least an hour a day of vigorous exercise if you want to tire me out. I don’t do well alone and I tend to stick to my humans like glue. I’ve got too much energy to be on my own all day, not to mention, I’m very affectionate, so I need people to cuddle up with. I’m smart and eager-to-please so I’m easy to train. Start obedience training early, though! My furbulous looks are super low-maintenance and the time you save on grooming is much better spent going hiking, swimming, or playing dog sports! While I’m not the right pup for couch potatoes, I’m pawfect for a family that can match my big energy and love for life.
My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

Personality

Energetic

Friendly

Smart

Group

Sporting Group

Origin

Germany

Life Span

10-12 years

Breed Popularity

#9 of 195

Height Range

21-25 Inches

Weight Range

45-70 Lbs

Coat Details

Type

Short

Texture

Thick and Smooth

Features

Water-Repellant

Colors

Solid Liver, Liver & White, Liver Roan, Black, Black & White, Black Roan, White &

Hypoallergenic

Cost to Buy

$500-$1,000

Lifetime Care Cost

$19,850

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

Solid Liver

Liver Roan

Liver & White

Black & White
My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

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Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

We German Shorthaired Pointers are super active, high-energy dogs, and we love pretty much every outdoor activity, but especially swimming. We were bred to be versatile hunting dogs that work on both land and in the water, which is why we have a water-resistant coat and webbed feet! We love to splash around with our humans (as long as the water’s not too cold) and we are also star athletes and love to show off our talents in dock diving competitions!
As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

We German Shorthaired Pointers age pretty gracefully. Here are a few key milestones in my growth and development to be aware of as I grow up from a pupper, to an adult, to a senior!
Puppy 4-12 Months
I need early socialization & obedience training so I can learn how to channel my energy properly! (Just make sure I’ve had all my vaccines first, pawlease)!
Adult 1.5-2 Years
I have a very high energy level and need at least an hour of daily physical exercise in order to stay happy & healthy.
Senior 8-9 Years
I’m prone to joint problems so switch to a senior-friendly dog food so I can maintain a healthy weight.
History of My Breed

History of My Breed

As you may have guessed, we German Shorthaired Pointers come from Germany! Starting as early as the 1700s, German nobles wanted to create the perfect all-around gun dog to take hunting on their lands. But starting in the mid-1800s, it wasn’t just the nobility who were able to hunt. The German middle class was growing in status and wealth, and middle-class people started to purchase their own land, which meant they could hunt, too. With so many more humans needing hunting buddies, my ancestors needed to be the best hunting dog on many different kinds of terrain for many different kinds of game. My early ancestors were German Bird Dogs (now extinct), and they were bred with Spanish Pointers, English Pointers, and Bloodhounds to create a hunting dog who could do it all: tracking, pointing, flushing, retrieving. There is no need for a specialized hunting breed when we are around – you name it, we GSPs can do it! We were called the Deutsch Kurzhaar in our home country but to everyone else i
Care Tips

Care Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Purchase from a responsible breeder.

While well bred and cared for German Shorthaired Pointers can be very healthy, this breed is susceptible to certain heritable joint disorders, including hip and elbow dysplasia, which can cause pain and loss of mobility. In addition to heritable joint conditions, some German Shorthairs are also predisposed to pannus, a heritable eye condition that can cause blindness. Avoid heartbreak and veterinary expenses by purchasing puppies from responsible breeders who only breed dogs that are free of heritable disorders and provide health guarantee against heritable conditions.

2

Watch out for red, watery, or squinty eyes.

Some German Shorthaired puppies may be predisposed to entropion, a condition where the eyelid rolls in on itself, causing irritation to the eyeball. This condition is usually noticed in puppies but sometimes doesn’t show up till later in life, and requires minor surgical correction that can be performed during a spay or neuter surgery.

3

Feed frequent, small meals to prevent bloat.

German Shorthaired Pointers have tall, deep chests, which can predispose them to a condition called bloat. Bloat causes the stomach to fill up with air and twist, and can be immediately life threatening. The signs of bloat include distended abdomen, vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, collapse, and death. You can prevent bloat by having your dog’s stomach surgically tacked during a spay or neuter surgery. Alternatively, feed frequent small meals to decrease gulping which can cause bloat.

Training Tips

Training Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Keep them active!

German Shorthaired Pointers have a ton of energy, and they can be a challenge to train if they aren’t getting the exercise and stimulation they need. This breed benefits from long runs, lots of play, and physical exertion. They’re ideal for athletic owners who enjoy the outdoors, but if they don’t get enough activity they start to get anxious and destructive

2

Be careful with cats.

As hunting dogs, German Shorthaired Pointers have a biological imperative to chase animals that are smaller than they are. This can be a nightmare for any cats in the household. In general, you can diminish this by teaching them to ‘leave it’ through strict and precise behavioral training.

3

Don’t say it twice.

This breed is highly intelligent and can be trained to do many things, but you need to be extra careful not to teach them to ignore you. This happens when you say commands two, three, or even more times and then still reward them when they finally obey. They need to listen to you the first time, otherwise you are rewarding them for ignoring you. It takes discipline on the part of the owner to prevent this from happening.

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

  • Personality

    Energetic

    Friendly

    Smart

  • Group

    Sporting Group

  • Origin

    Germany

  • Life Span

    10-12 years

  • Breed Popularity

    #9 of 195

  • Height Range

    21-25 Inches

  • Weight Range

    45-70 Lbs

  • 动物皮毛

    Type

    Short

    Texture

    Thick and Smooth

    Features

    Water-Repellant

    Colors

    Solid Liver, Liver & White, Liver Roan, Black, Black & White, Black Roan, White &

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Cost to Buy

    $500-$1,000

  • Lifetime Care Cost

    $19,850