German Shorthaired Pointer
liver and white German Shorthaired Pointer
black and white German Shorthaired Pointer |
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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:
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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 |
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kennel clubs: |
akc-(sporting
dog group), fci-(Continental Pointing dog group), ukc, saku,
ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog group) |
rescues: |
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