German Shorthaired Pointer

German shortaired pointer is a sporting breed originated in Germany in 1800's for hunting. It is developed from old spanish pointer. German hunters required a dog with a good nose to point within a reasonable distance for a man hunting on foot and that dog needed to have both fur and feather, from water or land, and also be a fine tracker. The German breeding incorporated the Old Spanish Pointer, Hounds of St. Hubert, the Foxhound, other hounds, and eventually the English Pointer and now a days shorthaired pointer is the result of the German hunters efforts. The German shorthaired pointer is a versatile hunter and an all-purpose gun dog capable of high performance in both field and water. These dogs are campaigned successfully in the show ring, obedience and tracking trials, hunting tests, and field trials.



The German Shorthaired Pointer is a clean-cut, well-balanced, lean, hunting dog with an elegantly chiseled head. They are excellent in obedience, agility, tracking, hunting, and flyball. This breed has a natural instinct to guard and must have obedience training. Its eyes are almond-shaped with intelligent and good-humored expression and nose is brown in color. The broad ears are high and lie close to the head. The tail is docked by 60% and the dewclaws are removed. The German shorthaired pointer is a little smaller than the standard Pointer. It has a short, dense, sleek coat. The coat is in solid liver or liver and white, patched, ticked or roan. Its coat is water resistant.

Solid liver or combination of liver and white.

Dog's height is in between 23-25 inches where as bitch's height is between 21-23 inches.

Dog's weight is between 55-70 pounds while bitch's weight is 45-60 pounds.

A healthy German shorthaired pointer dog lives for about 12-15 years.



The German Shorthaired Pointer is an active breed which is responsive, affectionate, and gentle. They are friendly and willing to please. This dog breed can easily be trained. They require patient, firm, and consistent guidance. This dog breed is not suited for apartment life. These dogs are loyal and protective, and prefer to be indoors with their family. This breed enjoys barking.

German shorthaired pointer as a Pet

It is highly energetic and willing to please their master, and it is very smart. German shorthaired pointer's are happy and friendly and get along well with children and with other dogs and cats if they are introduced and raised with them from the puppy hood. The German Shorthaired Pointer are tireless and full of energy. They are good family pet for the active family.