Large Sporting Group

German Shorthaired Pointer

Also called Deutsch Kurzhaar, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund and GSP

Great with kids
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium to large-sized dog breed that was originally bred for hunting. They are known for their intelligence and energetic personalities.

Weight: 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 21–25 in (53–64 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 90 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: Germany (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Bold Eager to please Energetic Friendly Intelligent

Coat colours

Black, black and white, black roan, liver, liver and white and liver roan

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	55–71 lb (25–32 kg)	44–60 lb (20–27 kg)
Height	23–25 in (58–64 cm)	21–23 in (53–58 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)