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German Shorthaired Pointer
Enthusiastic, cooperative, bold, affectionate
Popularity
802
Versatile hunting dog built for stamina; energetic companion that needs daily hard exercise.
Lifespan
10–14 years
Coat
short, dense
Colors
liver, liver and white, liver roan
Male height
23–25 in
Female height
21–23 in
Male weight
55–70 lb
Female weight
45–60 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
5
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
3
