German Shorthaired Pointer Info & German Shorthaired Pointer Breeders

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The German Shorthaired Pointer was developed to be a dog suited to family life as well as a versatile hunter.  The correct temperament is that of an intelligent, bold, boisterous, eccentric, and characteristically affectionate dog that is cooperative and easily trained. Shyness, fearfulness, over submissiveness, aloofness, lack of biddability, or aggression (especially toward humans) are all traits that can occur. The GSP is usually good with children, although care should be taken because the breed can be boisterous especially when young. These dogs love interaction with humans and are suitable pets for active families who will give them an outlet for their considerable energy; they must be exercised well multiple times a week. Most German shorthaired pointers make excellent watchdogs. The breed generally gets along well with other dogs, though females appear to be much more dominant during interbreed interaction. A strong hunting instinct is correct for the breed, which is not always good for other small pets such as cats or rabbits. With training, however, the family dog should be able to discern what is prey and what is not, and they can live quite amicably with other family pets.

 

The GSP's need for exercise (preferably off lead) coupled with the breed's natural instinct to hunt, means that training is an absolute necessity. Failure by the owner to give this active and intelligent dog sufficient exercise and/or proper training can produce a German shorthaired pointer that appears hyperactive or that has destructive tendencies. Because of this, the breed is not a suitable pet for an inactive home or for inexperienced dog owners. These dogs are athletic and can escape from four foot and sometimes six foot enclosures with little difficulty.

 

The GSP is intelligent and bred for a certain amount of independence (e.g., when a dog is working out of sight or sound of its handler in the field). Along with its superb hunting ability and companionable personality, the intelligence and the obedience of the GSP make it one of the more popular large breeds.

 

GSPs are a very clean dog and they need very little grooming, just occasional brushing. Like all dogs with flop ears, GSP can be prone to ear infections and their ears require regular checking and cleaning.

 

Source: Wikipedia

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Registered German Shorthaired Pointer Breeders

Arendt Kennels - German Shorthaired Pointer & Basset Fauve de Bretagne Breeder - Lockyer Waters QLD
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Breeders of German Shorthaired Pointers and Basset Fauve de Bretagne. Have been breeding and showing dogs for over 40 years.

Contact: Kath
Arendt ... read more
Ashepoint Kennels - German Shorthaired Pointer Breeder - Lowood, QLD
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Ashepoint German Shorthaired Pointers is a small kennel in Lowood about an hour out of Brisbane. Our dogs enjoyed the run of over 25 acres with lots ... read more
ATEASE POINTERS - German Shorthaired Pointers, Hungarian Vizsla, Pointer Breeder - Castle Hill, NSW
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Our dogs are All Family Pets first, Show Dogs second and Hunting Companions when they can bring themselves to get off the couch. We welcome ... read more
Atorae - German Shorthaired Pointer Breeder, Adelaide - SA
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A small kennel breeding GSP's selectively. read more
Copestaag German Shorthaired Pointers
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Copestaag German Shorthaired Poinets are raised in a rural environment on the Tingha Plateau near Inverell NSW and are socialised with other small ... read more
Gershopoin and  Typhoone Kennels - German Shorthaired & English Pointers, Jack Russell & Smooth Fox Terrier Breeder - Bundaberg, QLD
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Welcome to GERSHOPOIN and TYPHOONE Kennels.

We strive to breed and maintain the true working ability of our dogs, and our website will showcase the ... read more
Kallise German Shorthaired Pointers
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KALLISE, established in 2020. We are a boutique kennel located just outside of Canberra. All dogs have been DNA tested along with hip and elbow ... read more
Lothbrok Kennels - German Shorthaired Pointer Breeder - Launceston, TAS
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We are a small family owned kennel located in Tasmania. Our dogs are our family. We have been involved with the GSP for 15 years, dabbling in the ... read more
Milangimbi Kennels - German Shorthaired Pointers and Border Collie Breeder - Geelong, Victoria
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Milangimbi kennels started with pedigree Border Collies in 1978. Showing and Obedience in the 70's and 80's, gaining many titles in both and then ... read more
Pointadore German Shorthaired Pointers
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At Pointadore we strive to breed top quality purebred German Shorthaired Pointers that excel in all disciplines. We are registered with dogs QLD - ... read more
Recoil German Shorthaired Pointers
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We are a competition family and compete in retriever trialling, showing and have hunted beside GSP's for 30 years and have a very good understanding ... read more
Sevoier - German Shorthaired Pointer Breeder - Adelaide Hills, SA
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Sevoier is a family owned kennel, situated in the Adelaide Hills. We have a small number of dogs which we raise in a family environment, which are ... read more
Silvagun - English Pointers and German Shorthaired Pointer Breeder - Harden, NSW
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We have bred & shown English Pointers and German Short haired Pointer for over 50 yrs. We have bred multi Best in Show winners, runner up Best in ... read more
Smackpoint German Shorthaired Pointers - Grenfell, NSW
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Smackpoint German Shorthaired Pointers are a pleasure in the home, an asset in the field and a success in the showring.

We breed for temperament, ... read more
Tabaynes German Short Haired Pointers
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A small breeder or German Short Haired Pointers. All our dogs live in the family home as a member of our family. read more
TALLANGANOOK Hungarian Vizslas & German Shorthaired Pointers - Bonnie Doon, VIC
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I have been involved in breeding, showing and hunting Hungarian Vizslas and German Shorthaired Pointers for the past 35 years. Our puppies are house ... read more
Wahrelegende - German Shorthaired Pointer Breeder - Bullsbrook, WA
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I like to show and promote the breeds that I am passionate about so I am small hobby breeder. I breed for quality not quantity. read more