German Shorthaired Pointer Standards
- 22-26"
- 60-70 lbs
- medium-sized gundog
- high set, hanging ears
- tail is traditionally docked to 40% where legal
- short, thick coat is rough to the touch
- liver
- liver with white markings
History of the German Shorthaired Pointer
The German Shorthaired Pointer originates in Germany and is closely related to the other German Pointers, the Longhaired, Wirehaired and Rough Haired. It is believed they were created in the 17th century by crossing the old Spanish Pointer and early German gundogs. This cross made a slow, heavy dog, which was crossed again in the 19th century with the Pointer to finish establishing the dog we know today.
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