 German
Pointer
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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