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German Shorthaired Pointer breed information and pictures
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is part of the Sporting group. The German Shorthaired Pointer is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the German Shorthaired Pointer is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Sports, Watch Dog The German Shorthaired Pointer lifestyle is Loves the outdoors; can adapt to indoors
The German Shorthaired Pointer is susceptible to hip dysplasia, epilepsy, gastric torsion and entropion. It is important that when contacting a German Shorthaired Pointer breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your German Shorthaired Pointer from a petstore which commonly are known to support German Shorthaired Pointer puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current German Shorthaired Pointer health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the German Shorthaired Pointer breed standard.
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German Shorthaired Pointer |
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Group:
Sporting |
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Shoulder Height:
22.75 in - 26.00 in |
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Weight:
55-70 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
High amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Excellent |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Germany - Used for hunting as early as the 1700's. Called the Kurzhaar in Germany, it was bred to hunt on land or water. It was originally a coarser dog, the cross of the Spanish Pointer and the Bloodhound. Later, English Pointer was added which made it a faster, keener nosed dog.
Character:
The German Shorthaired Pointer is intelligent, eager to learn, loyal and brave.
Temperment:
This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It can also play a role as a watchdog.
Coat:
Coat can be brown, light brown, dark brown, white, or black. Brown, white or yellow markings are permissible.
Care
Occasional brushing and keeping the ears clean is all that is required.
Colour:
Solid liver, liver/white w/wo ticking or roaning
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Sports, Watch Dog
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