German Shorthaired Pointer
- Size
- Medium/Large
- Height
- Males – 23 to 25 inches at the withers, Females – 21 to 23 inches at the withers
- Weight
- Males – 55 to 70 pounds, Females – 45 to 60 pounds
- Coat
- Short
- Color
- Solid liver or a combination of white and liver
- Energy
- High
- Activities
- Agility, Field Trails, Hunting Tests, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Tracking
Highly intelligent and willing to please, the German Shorthaired Pointer is a multipurpose hunting dog with a powerful sense of smell and keen enthusiasm for work. A true athlete, the breed thrives with active families who give him regular exercise. A loyal companion and watchdog, the German Shorthaired Pointer has an even and friendly temperament. His coat sheds but requires little grooming.
Did you know The German Shorthaired Pointer has webbed feet, which help him to excel at swimming.