The
German Shorthaired , Kyi-Leo Pointer was developed in the 1800s in Germany for
hunting. , Lesser Sulfur Crested Cockatoo They were bred by crossing an older German Pointer
breed, , Soft Bills with the English Pointer, the result a lean, athletic, and responsive
breed. , Peach Faced Lovebird Many beleive it to be the most versatile of all gun
dogs , Black-billed Wood Dove and its
intelligence , Miniature Pinscher and affectionate nature make it a popular companion
dog , Tibetan Mastiff - Do-Khyi for active owners.
Appearance
The German Shorthaired , Border Collie Pointer's coat , Black-billed Wood Dove is short, flat, thick, and harsh. It is water-resistant. The colour , Volpino Italiano can be liver (often called chestnut), black, or either colour , Tibetan Mastiff - Do-Khyi with white. Commonly the head is a solid or near solid colour , Dog Rescues and Shelters and the body is white that is speckled or ticked with liver or black, with saddles or large patches of solid color. Roan coats , American Bobtail also occur and, rarely, yellow colouring.
It has longish floppy ears , Considering a Dog set high on the head. Muzzle is long, broad, and strong, allowing it to retrieve even heavy furred game. Its tail , Oriental Longhair is often docked, although this is now prohibited in some countries. , English Setter
They are lean, athletic, and graceful yet powerful, with strong hindquarters that allow it to move and turn quickly. Various breed , Doves and Pigeons standards set its height anywhere between 21 and 26 inches (53 to 65 cm), making this a large breed. , German Shepherd Adults typically weigh from 55 to 70 lbs (25 to 32 kg), with the bitch usually slightly shorter and lighter than the male.
Temperament
German Pointers can be shy, , Belgian Shepherd Dog(Tervueren) yet affecionate and loyal. They are usually good with children and make good family , Amphibians in Detail pets or companion dogs. , Stabyhoun - Stabij They crave interaction and have been referred to as "velcro dogs" often needing to be in physical contact with a member of their human family , Belgian Shepherd Dog(Tervueren) or very nearby, sometime almost underfoot. It needs plenty of vigorous activity, so it is not a good pet for an inactive home. The breed , American Bobtail generally gets along well with other dogs. , Peach Faced Lovebird Some Shorthaired , English Setter Pointers make good watchdogs, but others are too good-natured.
Like the other German Pointers -the German Wirehaired Pointer and the German Longhaired , Bearded Collie Pointer - this is one of the few hunting breeds , Bearded Collie that can perform virtually all gundog roles. Point, flush, retireve. It is an excellent swimmer but also works well in rough terrain. It is tenacious, tireless, hardy, and reliable. In short, it is a superb all-around field dog , Bees that remains popular with hunters of many nationalities.
This is an intelligent , Hahn Macaw and trainable breed. , South Russian Ovcharka Like most intelligent dogs, , Rescues and Shelters it can develop an independant streak so the breed , Bees requires training , Lizards to ensure that it understands that the owner is in charge. Along with its superb hunting , Budgie / Budgerigar ability and companionable personality, its intelligence , Dutch Warmblood and biddability (trainability) continue to make this one of the more popular large breeds. , Miniature Pinscher
Health
The Shorthaired , Siberian Husky Pointer is generally a healthy breed. , Shiloh Shepherd Seizures have been a problem in some lines, and a few individuals may suffer from hip dysplasia, genetic eye diseases, or skin cancer. Like all dogs , Arappaloosa Horse with flop ears, , Cat Breeds it can be prone to ear , Devon Rex infections and its ears , Criollo Horse require regular checking and cleaning. It has a longer life expectancy than many breeds , Miniature horse of this size, commonly living 12 to 14 years.
Care
Its short coat , South Russian Ovcharka needs very little grooming, just occasional brushing. The dog , Budgie / Budgerigar should be bathed only when needed.
As it is a large, active breed, , Schipperke it can require considerable food; however, it can also become obese if too much food , Soft Bills is given for its activity level.
History
The German Shorthaired , Dog Rescues and Shelters Pointer is descended from the old Spanish Pointer, which was taken to Germany in the 1600s. It is impossible to identify all of the dogs , Border Collie that went into creating this breed, , Cat s however most-likely candidates for its ancestors include local German breeds , Stabyhoun - Stabij Dog such as other hunting dogs , Siberian Husky and scent hounds, the Bloodhound, the Foxhound, various French hounds, assorted Scandinavian breeds, , Norwegian Forest Cat the German Bird Dog, , Shiloh Shepherd and the Italian Pointer. In the late 1800s, breeders , Kyi-Leo added the English Pointer to the lines, rounding out the breed's all-around utility.