German
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 Description:
The development of the German Shorthaired
Pointer began in the 1870s when hunting
in Germany was no longer restricted to the
nobility. Sportsmen could not afford to
keep several specialised breeds and needed
a hunting dog capable of tracking, pointing
and retrieving on land or in water. Original
crosses included Spanish Pointers with Bloodhounds
and then later with English Pointers. This
breed, known as the Kurzhaar in Germany,
featured superior scenting abilities, endurance,
agility, and intelligence. By the early
1900s the breed was officially recognized
by the various kennel clubs and the breed
soon gained popularity as a true gundog
on this continent as well. The German Shorthaired
Pointer adapts well to both city and country
life, however, be warned that this is an
extremely active dog which requires plenty
of exercise and play.
Height:
23 - 25" (58.4 - 58.4cm) for dogs,
21 - 23" (53.3 - 53.3cm) for bitches
Weight:
55 - 70 lbs (24.6 - 24.6 kg) for dogs, 45
- 60 lbs (20.1 - 20.1 kg) for bitches
Coat
Type: The
German Shorthaired Pointer's coat is short,
smooth, dense and hard to the touch. The
skin should not be loose or saggy, but rather
tight to the body. Colors for this breed
are restricted to combinations of liver
and white or solid liver. Grooming is easy
and quick, although ears need more attention
to keep them clean.
Temperament:
This intelligent and animated breed
is also very friendly and companionable.
Special
Interest: The
selective breeding which created the polished
all-purpose German Shorthaired Pointer was
the result of breeding which emphasized
function first, form second. However, once
the desired hunting characteristics were
achieved, the handsome physical features
of this breed soon stabilized and became
consistent in successive generations.
Classifications:
AKC: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
CKC: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
KC: Sporting - Gundog Group
FCI: Group 7
ANKC: Group 3 - Gundogs
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