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German Short-Haired Pointer (Deutsch Kurzhaar)
Large Breed
The German Short-haired Pointer is noble and well-balanced in appearance. Amongst the breed's many talents are: hunting, tracking, retrieving, pointing and watchdog.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Germany
Weight
Males 25-32kg / 55-70lbs;
Females 20.5-27.3kg / 45-60lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 62-66cm / 24.5-26in;
Females 58-63cm / 23-25in (standards may vary)
Coat
Short coat
Markings
Brown, dark brown, light brown, white or black. Small white markings on chest and legs permissible. Yellow tan markings are permissible on all coloured coats, as are blaze, fleck and speckled flecks.
Lifespan
Above average, 12-15 years
This breed is very energetic and enthusiastic towards both work and play. The German Short-haired Pointer is versatile, very people-oriented and adapts well to the family environment, making an agreeable family companion.
Temperament
The German Shorthaired Pointer is cheerful, friendly and willing to please. He is intelligent and enthusiastic towards both work and play. The German Shorthaired Pointer is people-oriented and loves his family, to whom he is very loyal and protective.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
German Shorthaired Pointers are magnificent large breed dogs, well-balanced with smooth outlines and a firm, shiny coat. They are full of life, generally even-tempered, affectionate and biddable, making excellent family pets. They were originally bred for flushing and pointing at game.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and companion
- Extremely versatile and intelligent
- Excels as a watchdog
- Adapts well to most climates
- No trimming or stripping required
- Regular grooming required
- Requires sufficient daily exercise and mental stimulation
- Not recommended for novice owners
- Prone to epilepsy, hermaphrodism and lymphedema