| |  | | | | | | German Shorthaired Pointer GiftsOnly one true ancestor is acknowledged in the breed history, that being the Spanish Pointer, which was imported to Germany in the 17th century. After that, only educated guesses can be made regarding which dogs helped to develop the lean, lithe hunting dog that was required for sportsmen on foot. It is theorized that contributions to breed development were made by the Foxhound and the Hounds of St. Hubert. In the 1800s, when breeders were encouraged to select for performance and not looks, the English Pointer was added to give speed and agility to a dog that already possessed a fine nose for tracking, and the ability to retrieve on land and water. (continued below)
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 | (continued) The German Shorthaired Pointer ranges from21-25 inches at the withers and weighs 45-70 lbs. They are accepted only in combinations of liver and/or white, with solid livers, liver and white ticked, patched, white ticked and liver roan.
This is a breed that was developed to live with a family as well as hunt, and consequently possesses a very amenable nature, being friendly with all adults and particularly good with children. Their hunting background means a GSP is still a high-energy dog that requires vigorous exercise it can’t always get on a leash. In order to maintain control while off lead, early and firm obedience training is a must. A boisterous dog before maturity, they may not be a wise choice with very young children who can be knocked over accidentally. It is important to acquaint them with small animals early, in order for them to recognize prey from family pets. © DogDecor.com |
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