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German Shorthaired Pointer

photo of liver and white German Shorthaired Pointer
liver and white German Shorthaired Pointer
photo of black and white German Shorthaired Pointer
black and white German Shorthaired Pointer
    height of a german shorthaired pointer
group: sporting height m 23-25"/ 58.4-63.5 cm,
f 21-23"/ 53.3-58.4 cm
types: weight: m 55-70 lbs /
24.9-31.8 kg,
f 45-60 lbs / 20.41-27.2 kg
colors: black, solid liver, black and white, liver, liver roan, liver and white spotted and ticked, liver patched and white ticked, (black, red, orange, lemon, tan, solid white-not akc)
physical traits: tough, rugged, good sense of smell, stamina, agile
hair type: short, harsh, wiry, flat, thick,
personality/
temperament:
courageous, affectionate, kind, intelligent, high spirited, full of energy, attentive, cheerful, even-tempered, eager-to-please, easy to train, obedient, reserved and cautious with strangers. some may be nervous, flighty
maintenance/
special needs:

brush regularly, lots of exercise, health: susceptible to seizures, some may be timidity,
nickname: Deutsch Kurzhaar
origination: Germany, possibly a cross of Bloodhound with Spanish Pointer or English Foxhound
bred for: versatile hunters, all-purpose gundogs
identifying traits: tail docked, unlike pointer which has full tail
ideal for: one-person companionship, hunting, point and retrieve birds, field dog, country life, other pets, all climates, family
good with kids? yes, supervise because of size and its love of play
life expectancy: 12-14 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc-(sporting dog group), fci-(Continental Pointing dog group), ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog group)
rescues:    
german shorthaired pointer dog
 
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