The German Shorthaired pointer is not necessarily a dog for the faint of heart.  They are a keenly intelligent and tirelessly energetic breed, devoted to their people and always ready to seek a new adventure.

German Shorthairs can be reserved with strangers and sometimes have a tendency to bark, but in general they are extremely people-oriented and don't like to be isolated. 

The breed originated in Germany from a combination of the Old Spanish Pointer, the Foxhound and other hounds, as well as the English Pointer.

Male pointers usually range from 55-70 pounds, standing about 2 feet at the top of the shoulder.  Females tend to be a few inches shorter, and range in weight from 45-60 pounds.  Most commonly German Shorthairs are liver and white in color, but they can also be solid liver, solid black, or black and white.  They usually live from 12-15 years and tend to be a fairly healthy breed, but exercise is of paramount importance.  If they are not used for hunting they require frequent and intensive exercise, or else they can become destructive or escape artists.  German Shorthairs are usually fairly easy to train, and have a great natural ability for obedience, field trials and hunting tests. 

German Shorthairs are best suited to families who are willing to devote a fair amount of time and energy to them, and do better in rural settings or homes with large, fenced yards.  If raised in a home with other dogs or cats they can usually coexist quite peacefully, but the breed tends to be a hunter at heart and can be prone to chasing smaller animals.  With the right individual or family German Shorthaired pointers can be a wonderful, devoted companion or hunting partner.

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