Only 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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