| Country Of Origin: Germany |
| Character: The German Shorthaired Pointer is intelligent, eager to learn, loyal and brave. |
| Temperament: This dog gets along well with children, other dogs and any household pets. They can also play the role as a watchdog. |
| Care: Occasional brushing and cleaning of the ears is all that is required. |
| Training: If handlers are consistent, training is not normally difficult. |
| Activity: This breed will need long walks and opportunities to go swimming and retrieving. It is most suited for outdoor activities, so it would be most happy with a sporting family. |
| Facts about GSP's |
| Descriptions- The German Shorthaired Pointer is probably the most family-oriented of all the hunting breeds. This athletic gun dog has a short, dense and flat coat. The short-haired coat is usually a solid liver color or any combination of liver and white. German pointer males are 23 to 26 inches tall and females are 21 to 23 inches at shoulder height. The Shorthaired Pointers usually weigh from 45 to 70 pounds. |
