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German
Shorthaired Pointer
dog breed
Many thanks to Dan for this picture of Maxi
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Dog breed group |
Sporting
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Germany,
hunting dog. |
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Life expectancy |
14
- 16 Years |
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Color |
Solid
liver, liver and white spotted, liver and white spotted and
ticked; liver and white ticked, the same variations with black
instead of liver |
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Coat type |
Short
and flat, coarse to touch |
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Exercise needs |
Needs
plenty of vigorous exercise. |
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Temperament |
An excellent watchdog. The German Shorthaired Pointer is active,
responsive, gentle, affectionate and even-tempered. He loves
to learn and is very trainable. |
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Good with children |
Loves
to play with children but may be too exuberant with younger
ones. Good with other pets, but may chase cats. |
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Grooming needs |
Minimal grooming should consist of brushing with a firm bristle
brush and bathing only when necessary. |
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Average size (inches) |
23
- 25
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21
- 23
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Average weight (lbs) |
55
- 70
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45
- 60
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Health issues |
Health problems are rare but
may include hip dysplasia, entropion and epilepsy.
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Living conditions |
Generally unsuited
for city life he is not the type of breed to curl up in front
of the fireplace all day, he needs activity that a hunter
could provide. A house with a fenced yard is mandatory. |
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Dog
breed description
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The German Shorthaired Pointer
is a versatile hunter, an all around gun dog capable of high performance
in field and water. He prefers to live with people and should not be
left alone. If he has to be kenneled he should have a playmate. He was
known as early as the 17th century where he was bred as a hunting dog.
It is said that the German Pointer was produced by crossing the Spanish
Pointer with the Bloodhound.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
German Shorthaired Pointer was developed in Germany in the late 1800s.
The German Shorthaired Pointer is definitely a dog for getting the job
done, whether it is tracking, hunting, or retrieving.
Although originally bred as a utility working dog, the German Shorthaired
Pointer makes an excellent companion and family dog. |
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