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244 GUIDE T O BREED S

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

THIS INTELLIGENT BREED IS GENIAL AND GENTLE IF KEPT BUSY AKC

Height range A superlative hunting dog that tracks, points, and retrieves over any Brown
21–25 in (53–64 cm) terrain from heathland to marshland, the German Shorthaired Pointer or nose
Weight range Deutsch Kurzhaar is a loyal, obedient breed. In its homeland, it has
44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
always been kept for the home, as well as the hunt, and the breed is
Life span 10–14 years generally level-headed and reliable. This is an energetic dog, and
Origin Germany individuals can become hyperactive and destructive if they are not
given enough exercise. There are three coat types: wirehaired,
longhaired, and shorthaired. By far the best known is the German
Shorthaired Pointer, called GSP by hunters in the UK.
Other colors
Shorthaired
Broad, drop ears, Well-
rounded at tips defined
stop
Liver Brown
Medium-sized,
Wirehaired brown eyes
Black

Liver patch

Tapering tail
with white tip,
carried low
Liver coat with
white ticking,
coarse to touch
Tucked-up belly

Spoon-shaped,
compact feet

Shorthaired

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