Breed Description

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a lean hunting dog, with long muzzle which should never be pointed and in proportion to the skull. The German Shorthaired Pointer is energetic, smart and willing to please its family. They loves their family and unlike some dogs does not tend to favour one member over another. German Shorthaired Pointers love children and can become very protective over them if the children are brought up to play respectfully of the dog. As such a bond is present with German Shorthaired Pointers and their families, long periods of an empty house and no exercise will lead to a destructive behavioural episode and if a common occurrence can develop and nervous disposition. Male German Shorthaired Pointers tend to be more aggressive hunters than females. Female German Shorthaired Pointers have a tendency to be less dominant. As to which is preferred for a family environment, this again will be solely down to an individual dog, however as a rule male dogs tend to be more affectionate and better protectors. As the German Shorthaired Pointer is a large dog and although energy levels can differ care should be taken around children.