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Breed Info A German Shorthair Pointer, whether puppy or adult, is a
regal comic. It is a close working, multiple purpose hunting dogs with
boundless energy, love of purpose and dedicated trainability. The shorthair is
not only an upland hunter used for finding and pointing birds, but also for
trailing furred game and retrieving out of water. From the origins in the
nineteen century until today, the Shorthair has found many uses, from hunting
birds, obedience and agility competition, bomb and drug detection to successful
assistants to the hearing and sight impaired, and makes cheerful therapy dogs.
Whatever the Shorthair trains to do, it does the job with enthusiasm, energy,
devotion and definitely good humor.
The German Shorthair is a combination of several recognized breeds, but all of
the exact breeds used remain unproven. Theories include the Spanish pointer,
bloodhound and French pointers and setters.
The German Shorthair is considered to be medium sized, with males ranging from
23 to 25 inches and 55 to 70 pounds, and females ranging from 21 to 23 inches
and 45 to 60 pounds. The coat color can be any combination of liver and white,
solid liver, liver and white ticked, patched or roan. Black and white
Shorthairs may be registered with AKC, but this coloration is currently
unacceptable in the show ring.
A Shorthair is a whirlwind of athletic energy, a demanding play partner, an
insistent companion and a comically annoying amusement. To be happy with your
shorthair, you need time and energy, structured play and exercise and you need
to regard caring as a bond. Shorthairs are devoted to their owners and will go
to any length to be near them. A Shorthair will succeed in a home where the dog
is planned as an equal family member.
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