the breed
German Shorthaired Pointer
What you should know before getting one and where to find one
German Shorthaired Pointers are one of the best overall dog breeds out there. They are breed to point, hunt, and retrieve in multiple conditions. They enjoy water just as much as dry land. Here’s some more basic information and education about the breed one might want to know before owning one. Also check out more information about the breed at the German Shorthaired Pointer Club Of America website.
What are the characteristics of a German Shorthaired Pointer?
German Shorthaired Pointers (GSP) are full of energy and are ready to go anytime, yet still friendly and very sociable. They are predominately known for their outgoing, intelligent, trainability, and fun loving nature. The correct color for the (GSP) is solid liver or a combination of liver and white such as liver and white ticked, liver patched and white ticked, or liver roan. They were breed to be hunting dogs so they like to stay active and be of use to their owners, whether it be for retrieving or just as a family pet.
German Shorthaired Pointer
- Hips – A evaluation from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) or from PennHIP
- Heart (Min age 24 months) – One of the following.
- Congenital Cardiac Exam – Echocardiagrams recommended but not required ➚
- Advanced Cardiac Exam – Echocardiograms recommended but not required ➚
- Basic Cardiac Exam – Echocardiagrams recommended but not required ➚
- Eyes – Eye Examination by an American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) Ophthalmologist
- Cone Degeneration – DNA Based Cone Degeneration test results registered with the OFA. From a approved lab ➚
- Elbows – A evaluation from the (OFA) ➚
- Autoimmune Thyroiditis (Optional) – (OFA) evaluation from an approved laboratory – recommended every two years. ➚
- Von Willebrand’s Disease (Optional) – DNA-based vWD test from an approved lab
Bred For – Companionship
Temperament – Outgoing
Trainability – Excellent
Average Life Span – 10-12 years
Energy Level – Very High
Attention Needs – High
Shedding – Above Average
Average weight – 45-70 lbs
Exercise Needs – Very High
Note –
A DOG WITH ANY AREA OF BLACK, RED, ORANGE, LEMON OR TAN, OR A DOG SOLID WHITE IS NOT OF TRUE BREED.
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