German Shorthaired Pointer

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He was bred in the 1800s for his keen nose to be a hunting dog
• His exact origin is unknown, but he seems to have come from the old Spanish Pointer from Germany

Personality and Behavior

• He has a very good nose and might wander off after an interesting smell
• He's very intelligent
• He's friendly, even-tempered and reliable
• He's very athletic and has loads of stamina
• He's affectionate with his human family
• He's good with kids

Training

• He's very easy to train. He learns commands very quickly.

Shedding

• He sheds quite a bit of hair. You'll find some hair stuck to your clothes, couch and carpets.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His short coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds you may find yourself brushing it once a week, or more, to minimize the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).

Other varieties

• NA

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