german shorthaired pointer dog

german shorthaired pointer dogs


German Shorthaired Pointer Dog

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The German Shorthaired Pointer dog is a human family oriented and hunter dog. They need quite a bit of exercise and are just as willing to hunt as they are to play games in the yard. They can tend to roam and they are known as escape artists so a properly fenced in yard for exercise is ideal.

The German Shorthaired Pointer dog comes from Germany where they were bred as hunting dogs. They may be a cross between the Bloodhound, Old Spanish Pointer, Hounds of St. Hubert and the German Pointer. They came to the United States in 1925. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1930.

German Shorthaired Pointer dog have an independent character and superior intelligence. They need to have regular exercise to vent their energy and do interesting things. Bored German Shorthairs can chew through drywall, rip the stuffing out of sofas, and turn your yard into an excavation pit.

This breed was bred to be a family friendly dog as well as a hunter. German Shorthaired Pointers should affectionate and clever dogs that are easy to train. They are happy, gracious and very sociable.

German Shorthaired Pointer dog can withstand cold weather even the extreme ones as their coat is waterproof as their undercoat is well protected by the stiff guard hairs. Their color varies but is generally of dark brown (liver), or black, or a combination of black and liver color along with some white.

This is a breed that for those who don’t hunt can excel at agility, rally, DockDog competition, tracking, obedience and anywhere the ability to work with their owner towards a common goal is prized. This gives an outlet for that high energy drive the dog possesses. They want to be with people, working with people and learning.

A view with a beautiful, functional dog that wants to work with YOU. Life is good! This is not a breed for everyone but for those in an active home he can be an awesome dog.

By Ary Setiawati

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