Background:
A very popular dog in Europe, the German Shorthaired Pointer was recognized by the AKC in 1930. It is a distinguished looking, elegant dog descended from the Spanish, English and Italian Pointer stock. This dog is the complete package, serving as a hunting dog, companion dog and a guard dog. The versatility of this dog explains its strong following and consistent popularity.
Personality:
Although its temperament allows the German Shorthaired Pointer to be a good family dog, this dog requires a lot of exercise, making it more ideal for a person with a fenced in yard or open space where the dog can run at will. It is a very intelligent, trainable dog that does really well in performance and field events.
Physical Appearance:
| Height | 21" - 25" |
| Weight | 50 - 70 lbs |
| Coat | Short and thick |
| Color | Solid Liver or a combination or liver and white |
| Head | Clean cut, in proportion to the body |
| Ears | Braod and lie flat to the head |
| Eyes | Dark Brown |
| Body | Short backed, well boned and compact |
| Tail | Docked, set high |
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