DogSportingPointer & Setter

German Shorthaired Pointer

Versatile hunting dog that is also an enthusiastic companion. Athletic, smart, and eager to please.

largeSize

10-12 yearsLife Span

45-70 lbsWeight

GermanyOrigin

About

Versatile hunting dog that is also an enthusiastic companion. Athletic, smart, and eager to please.

At a Glance

Breed Group

Sporting

Size

large

Weight

45-70 lbs

Height

21-25 in

Origin

Germany

Temperament

FriendlySmartWilling to PleaseEnthusiasticBold

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Featured German Shorthaired Pointer Breeders

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Fuchs German Kennel

Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia

4.8(2)

Frei Keeshond Kennel

Saarbrucken, Saarland

4.5(3)

Hamburg Donner Kennel

Hamburg, Hamburg

4.2(3)

Evolution of the German Shorthaired Pointer

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCEAncient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCEEarly Domestic

Sporting / Gun Dog Type

~1600sBreed Group

Spanish Pointer

~1600sPredecessor

German Bird Dog

~1700sPredecessor

GSP Foundation Stock (Prince Albrecht zu Solms-Braunfels)

1870sPredecessor

German Shorthaired Pointer

1930Modern Breed