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German Shorthaired Pointer
Next Breed: German Spaniel
Previous Breed: German Shepherd Dog
The German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) is a breed of dog developed in the 1800s in Germany for hunting. The breed is streamlined yet powerful with strong hindquarters that make it able to move rapidly and turn quickly. It has moderately long flop ears set high on the head. Its muzzle is long, broad, and strong, allowing it to retrieve even heavy game. The dog's profile should be straight or strongly Roman nosed; any dished appearance to the profile is incorrect. The eyes are generally brown, with darker eyes being desirable; yellow or "bird of prey" eyes are a fault. The tail is commonly docked, although this is now prohibited in some countries. The correct location for docking for GSP is after the caudal vertebrae start to curl, leaving enough tail to let the dog communicate through tail wagging and movement. The docked tail should not be too long or too short but should balance the appearance of the head and body. The GSP tail is carried at a jaunty angle, not curled under. When the GSP is in classic point stance, the tail should be held straight out from the body forming a line with the pointing head and body. Like all German Pointers, GSP have webbed feet.
History
The German Shorthaired Pointer is descended from the old Spanish Pointer, which was taken to Germany in the 1600s. From that time until the first studbook was created in 1870, however, it is impossible to identify all of the dogs that went into creating this breed.
Appearance and Size
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium-sized dog with webbed feet and a water repellant coat. The breed has a long muzzle and clean cut head. The ears are wide, set high on the head and lie flat. The ears should never hang away from the head. The shoulders are sloped and well muscled. The thighs are also well muscled. The back is short and firm, and the tail is usually docked to 40 percent of its natural length. The coat of the German Shorthaired Pointer is short and thick. The color is often solid brown, liver or white. It can also be patches of liver and white or ticked (small flecking with a white background). Although they look similar, the wirehaired Pointer and the shorthaired Pointer are two separate breeds. An adult German Shorthaired Pointer stands about 20 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weighs 50 to 80 pounds.
Personality
The German Shorthaired Pointer is an active and energetic breed that thrives on activity. Loyal and affectionate, the German Shorthaired Pointer is eager to please. This breed tends to become hopelessly devoted to his family and has a potential to become overly attached.
Wikipedia and GNU
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Videos of German Shorthaired Pointers
Dock Diving Dogs German Shorthair Pointer: Palm Glades Madd Maxx
***COME GET IT WHILE ITS HOT!!!*** Team " To The Maxx" makes BIG SPLASH at Canine Ranch Dock Diving Competition TAKING 1st PLACE in Intermediate Division with a 16'7" Jump in the finals- SMOKING the competion by over 1'5". Some say......"Ohhhhh noooo she didn't..........., but the fact of the matter is.......OH YES SHE DID. Congrats to Darcy Sue DuVal on her 1st blue ribbon. this message was written and approved by Owner\Manager One DAY
German Shorthaired Pointers On Ice - GoPro 120 FPS
Testing out my GoPro Hero 2 on the 120 FPS setting. Jethro and Oliver the German Shorthaired Pointers did some performing for the camera out on the lake on a chilly day! Footage was converted using the free Cineform Studio software from the GoPro site and was then edited in iMovie 11. Background music is called "There Is Romance" by Kevin MacLeod - www.incompetech.com Join us on facebook: www.facebook.com/cubbeezx
German Shorthaired Pointer - Roo's First Year (2010)
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 5: This video shows one of the littermate's (Roo) first year of training and field trial events. The litter is by the 2010 National Field Trial Champion in Open Gun Dog (NGDC FC AFC Tonelli's Sky High). Roo's placements in AKC field trial events in 2010: October 30-31, 2010 - (13 months old) 3rd place Open Derby November 27-28, 2010 (14 months old) 3rd place Open Puppy December 11-12, 2010 (14 months old) 1st place Open Puppy 4th place Open Derby Roo also
German Shorthaired Pointer - Secret Ninja Training
Recently acquired footage of Jethro & Oliver's Secret GSP Ninja Training camp!
Smokey - Obedience trained German Shorthair Pointer
Smokey is a 6 month old German Shorthair Pointer that graduated from the Neuman K-9 Academy obedienceprogram. The program covered sit, down, heel, sit + stay, down + stay, recall, and etiquette (no jumping up or barging through doors). Neuman K-9 Academy is located in Minnesota and provides obedience training and boot camp for dogs. www.NeuK9.com
German Shorthaired Pointer showing her fence jumping skills
1.5 yr old Razzle gets a little excited over the squirrels in the tree then Scout joins in.
Crazy Dog! Jethro, The German Short Haired Pointer Tries Digging Through the Flower Pot!
Jethro the 2.75 yr. old German Short Haired Pointer doing a bit of performing with the flower pot! lol!
German Shorthaired Pointer Training and Hunting (2010)
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 2: This video shows the dam of the litter, Jupiter, training for AKC hunt tests and pheasant hunting.
German Shorthaired Pointer Puppies
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 1: This video shows the early days of a litter of German Shorthaired Pointer puppies by the 2010 National Field Trial Champion in Open Gun Dog (NGDC FC AFC Tonelli's Sky High). We're hoping for some field champions out of this litter.
Thanksgiving German Shorthair Pointer Pups
Watch these adorable GSP puppies, born on Thanksgiving day Nov 25, 2010, progression into beautiful marked roan & flashing ticking appointments dogs. See the German Shorthaired Pointer, AKC approved, parents. These adorable puppies are for sale. Contact Tin Can Ranch at hpartgallery@aol.com
German Shorthair Pointer "Cabela" Colorado Snowy Pheasant Hunt
cottonwoodRanchAndKennel.com German Shorthair Pointer "Cabela" Colorado Snowy Pheasant Hunt. Cabela, the German Shorthair Pointer and it's owner David Hoff throws a 2009 New Years Eve Party at Cottonwood Hunt Club located in Crawford on the western slope of Colorado. Colorado pheasant hunting on New Years Eve 2009 with Cabela the pheasant hunting dog for Cottonwood Hunt Club a Colorado Hunting Ranch that provides daily hunts for non members and members. Call Ted Hoff for details at 970-921-7100 or visit us
German Shorthaired Pointer - Gia's First Year (2010)
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 3: This video shows one of the littermate's (Gia) first year of training for field trial events and pheasant hunting. The litter is by the 2010 National Field Trial Champion in Open Gun Dog (NGDC FC AFC Tonelli's Sky High). Gia did great her first year in the field trial events. AKC Field Trial Event Placements: May 15-16, 2010 - (7 months old) 4th place Open Puppy August 21-22, 2010 - (10 months old) 1st place Amateur Walking Puppy 1st place Open Derby 3
German Shorthaired Pointer attacks her squeaky ball
Heidi, a two year old German Shorthaired Pointer, attacks her ball
German Shorthaired Pointers in a Field Trial and Training (May 2011)
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 6: This video shows three German Shorthaired Pointers from the same litter (Gia, Dash and Roo) competing in a field trail event and training during the month of May 2011. The litter is by the 2010 National Field Trial Champion in Open Gun Dog (NGDC FC AFC Tonelli's Sky High). The littermates are now 1 ½ years old. Below are their placements in the AKC field trial event held on May 14-15, 2011 at the Hastings Island Hunting Preserve in Rio Vista, CA: Gia
German Shorthaired Pointer - Dash's First Year (2010)
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 4: This video shows one of the littermate's (Dash) first year of training and field trial events. The litter is by the 2010 National Field Trial Champion in Open Gun Dog (NGDC FC AFC Tonelli's Sky High). Dash's placements in AKC field trial events in 2010: May 15-16, 2010 - (7 months old) 1st place Open Puppy 4th place Amateur Walking Puppy August 21-22, 2010 - (10 months old) 2nd place Open Derby October 30-31, 2010 - (13 months old) 4th place Open Derby
Jethro The German Shorthaired Pointer
A look into the life of 3 yr. old Jethro the GSP! He's a great boy!
German Shorthaired Pointer Training for Field Trial Events
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter: This video shows Gia training for field trial events during her second year. In August (2011), Gia earned her Amateur Field Championship title, and was ranked 9th in the 2011 GSPCA Amateur Gun Dog Standings. Gia is by the 2010 National...
Cute German Shorthaired Pointers Playing Catch The Kibble!
The dogs were bored so I came up with a new game.....shoot kibble at them for points! lol No dogs or eyes were taken out in the making of this video!
German Shorthair Pointer Puppies AKC All 10 of them
Here are our 10 German Shorthair Pointers that were born April 9th 2009. They are for sale. Listen to the video to find out how to contact us.
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