German Shorthair Pointers: Gun And Bird Dogs

One of the most popular types of sporting dog is the German Shorthair Pointer

. This breed of hunting dog was developed in early-nineteenth century Germany by crossbreeding Old Spanish Pointers with other good hunting dogs. The breed is still popular with hunters today (particularly bird hunters) as it hunts very well on both land and water and in a variety of climates. These dogs are energetic, easily trained, and loyal to their owners--all qualities that make for an excellent hunting breed.

The unique build and body structure of this breed contributes toward its success of being a great sporting dog. For instance, German Shorthair Pointers have very strong hindquarters, which enable them to run and turn quickly. They also have strong, long muzzles that make retrieving heavy game easy. These dogs also have dark brown eyes and webbed feet. Their short, flat coats are water resistant and allow the dogs to stay warm during cold weather. They also usually have coats that are a dark brown and white that allows them to camouflage themselves near trees and in the snow.

In addition to being physically equipped to be good hunting dogs, this breed also has an energetic, friendly temperament. In fact, many people have found that these dogs are well suited to family life as well as to hunting. They are intelligent and affectionate, and they cooperate well with others. These dogs can also be bold and aggressive, which are helpful traits when sporting, and they also interact well with other pets. And because they are also very energetic, they are best suited for people who will interact and play with them frequently and provide other outlets for vigorous activity.

Although this breed is naturally equipped with good hunting characteristics and instincts, in order to be good hunting dogs, they must be trained. Their intelligence combined with their high energy means that if they are not properly trained or receive vigorous exercise, they may be destructive to other things or themselves.

German Shorthair Pointers are some of the best gundogs and work well as both pointers and retrievers. Their unique physical structure combined with their intelligence and active temperament make them ideal for both family life and hunting activities. Because of their need for training and the value of their bloodline, most of these dogs are purchased from those who specialize in breeding and training these dogs as pointers and retrievers.

by: Art Gib

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