German Shorthaired Pointer

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History/Origin
During the 19th century, hunters from Germany struggled to find a dog that would help them in hunting. They needed a dog that has basic skills like tracking possums, pheasants, waterfowls, quails, coons, and deers. To solve their problem, they cross-bred the Foxhound, the Hounds of St. Hubert, the Old Spanish Pointer, plus the English Pointer.

Consequently, this breeding experiment succeeded and produced the German Shorthaired Pointer. This dog is the ideal gun dog which performs aggressively in either land or water hunting. In 1930, the well-known AKC Stud Book included the German Shorthaired Pointer in its official dog list. This dog's agility and ability were tested through field, tracking, and hunting trials. Since then, this dog has been also considered as a family pet and a watchdog. People also considered this breed as a best hunter companion.

Description
The German Shorthaired Pointer is commonly seen as a single-colored animal. However, sometimes the German Shorthaired Pointer appears with a combination of black, tan, or white in their coats. The breed has a thin and smooth coat, long body, and short tail.

The muzzle of this breed also is unique. The muzzle appears long and the nose is pointed. The muzzles' length must be equal to the skulls' length. Meanwhile, the nose and eyes appear like dots of almonds in the face.
Some German Shorthaired Pointers have large noses, which are always perfect for hunting. Thus, German hunters prefer the dog type as hunting companions.

Temperament
Although people-friendly, the German Shorthaired Pointer is essentially a hunting dog. Thus, expect a loud barking when it sees a stranger. If not raised from puppyhood, the breed can be a bit rowdy and aggressive as a family pet. Thus, it is best to keep small children away from the German Shorthaired Pointer.

But apart from the naturally agressive, alert, and active nature, a German Shorthaired Pointer can also be playful, if it has its daily dose of exercise like walking and running. So, a throw of Frisbee in the air can be a good training for the breed. The German Shorthaired Pointer always need exercise so it is advised that it is always let out.