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German Shorthaired Pointer — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

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DogSporting

German Shorthaired Pointer

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

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10-12 yearsLife Span

45-70 lbsWeight

GermanyOrigin

About

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

Temperament

FriendlySmartWilling to PleaseEnthusiasticBold

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the German Shorthaired Pointer

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Sporting / Gun Dog Type

~1600s

Breed Group

Spanish Pointer

~1600s

Predecessor

German Bird Dog

~1700s

Predecessor

GSP Foundation Stock (Prince Albrecht zu Solms-Braunfels)

1870s

Predecessor

German Shorthaired Pointer

1930

Modern Breed

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