The German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) is a medium to large breed of dog developed in the 19th century in Germany for hunting. The multipurpose hunting species, a versatile dog breed suitable for both soil and water, is very slim but strong with strong legs that allow it to move quickly and turn quickly. It has a fairly long floppy ears set high on the head. Its muzzle is long, wide, and strong, allowing it to take even the heavy game. The dog profile must be straight or very nose-nosed; any appearance that is dished to the profile is incorrect. Eyes are generally brown, with darker eyes desired; the yellow eye or the "bird of prey" is a mistake. The tail is generally anchored, although this is now banned in some countries. The correct location for docking for GSP is after the caudal vertebra begins to warp, leaving enough tails to let the dog communicate through the tail movement and movement. The anchored tail must not be too long or too short but must balance the appearance of the head and body. The GSP tail is done with a carefree angle, not curved below. When GSP is in the classic point position, the tail should be held straight out of the body, forming a line with the head and body of the pointer. Like all German directives, GSP has webbed feet. They are known for chasing waterfowl in the water.
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a member of the Sporting Group.
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Coat and color
The Shorthaired Pointer German Coat is short and flat with a solid undercoat protected by a stiff guard hair that makes the coat waterproof and allows the dog to keep warm in cold weather. This allows the German Shorthaired Pointer to be a vivacious hunter with high performance in the field and water. The color can be dark brown, referred to as "heart" (wrong as "brown" or "chestnut"), black (although any black area is the cause of disqualification in an event approved by American Kennel Club), black, white, and white, or black and white. The American Kennel Club only recognizes a solid heart or heart and a white coat. Generally, the head is a solid or almost solid color, and the body is spotted or "beats" with heart and white, sometimes with a large patch of solid color called "saddle." Mantel roan is also common, with or without patches. Solid leather and solid black coat also occur, often with a small flicker that beats or whites in the chest. While German standards allow for a little dyeing ("Gelber Brand") on the extremities, these stains are rare, and dogs featuring yellow dye are disqualified in AKC and CKC performances. Coloring GSP gives camouflage in winter. The coat can be very shiny when washed.
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Temperament
Temperament of dogs can be affected by various factors, including heredity, training, and socialization. German Shorthaired Pointer was developed to be a dog suitable for family life, as well as a versatile hunter. Therefore his temperament is a smart, courageous, brave, eccentric, and affectionate dog that is cooperative and easy to train. This breed is intelligent, friendly, willing and enthusiastic. GSPs are usually good with children, although care should be taken because breeds can become boisterous especially when young. These dogs love the interaction with humans and pets that are suitable for active families that will give them a way out for their sufficient energy; they must be diligent to run several times a week. The breeds should be socialized, which includes exposure to people, scenes, sounds, and different experiences when they are young. This initial socialization will help ensure that your German Shorthaired Pointer dog will grow into a whole dog. An important part of the training is enrolling your dog to the training class. Most German Shorthaired Pointers make excellent supervisors. This breed generally fits with other dogs, although women seem to be much more dominant during interbreed interactions. A powerful hunting instinct is true for this breed, which is not always good for other small pets such as cats or rabbits.
German Shorthaired Pointer requires a lot of strong activity and grows with lots of practice and running. The need for exercise (better than lead) coupled with the natural instinct of breeds to hunt, means that training is an absolute necessity. Clearly independent GSP characters mean that unused energy is likely to cause the dog to entertain itself, most likely in an undesirable way.
Failure by the owner to provide sufficient and intelligent training of these active dogs and/or proper training can result in German shorthaired bookmarks that appear hyperactive or that have a destructive propensity. So this breed is not a suitable pet for an inactive home or an inexperienced dog owner. Although these dogs form a very strong attachment to their owners, a bored GSP who receives inadequate training may feel compelled to exercise on their own. These dogs are athletic and can escape from the cage four to six feet with little difficulty. Normal hunting, running, hauling, cycling, skijoring, mushing, dog scootering or other powerful activities can reduce the desire to escape. The natural instinct for hunting can lead to hunting dogs alone and occasionally bring home occasional trophies, such as cats, rats, pigeons and other urban animals. In addition to sports, especially formal hunting, GSP needs to be taught to distinguish legitimate prey and forbidden animals.
Like any other German pointer (German wire mesh pointer and a lesser known German short-range pointer), the GSP can perform virtually any role of an armed dog. These are bookmarks and retrievers, highland forest dogs and water dogs. GSP can be used to hunt bigger and more dangerous games. It is a very good swimmer but also works well in rough terrain. It's tenacious, relentless, strong, and reliable. Shorthaired Pointer Germany is adept at various types of games and sports, including trailing, retrieving, and pointing birds, quail, grouse, waterfowl, raccoon, possum, and even deer.
Health
Most German shorthaired pointers are dogs that are tough and healthy, but these breeds can experience a number of hereditary disorders due to their breeding. Some of these health disorders include, hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD), pannus, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), epilepsy, skin disorders and oral cancer lesions, on the skin and other areas of the body. As with other breeds, GSP women who do not spay are susceptible to breast cancer. The risk is reduced if they are sterilized.
Many factors, such as genetics, environment, and diet can contribute to hip dysplasia, which is a hip joint disorder. Not all German shorthaired pointers will get this if they have a healthy lifestyle. Although in severe cases, surgical correction may be necessary. Like many other long-breasted dogs, German shorthaired pointers are particularly susceptible to gastric dilatation of the volvulus (GDV), also known as bloat. This is a life-threatening condition, which requires immediate animal care. GDV occurs especially if dogs are fed one meal a day, eat quickly, drink plenty of water after a meal, or exercise vigorously after a meal. In GDV, the stomach is distended with gas or air and then twisted (twisted), so the dog can not get rid of excess air in the stomach through belching or vomiting. Also, returning normal blood to the heart is inhibited, causing a decrease in blood pressure and the dog will experience shock. Without immediate medical care, the dog can die. Some of the symptoms of GDV are: belly bloated, excessive saliva, vomiting without vomiting, anxiety, depression, lethargy, and weakness. Precautions against GVD include: refraining from eating immediately before or after exercise, feeding some small meals throughout the day instead of one large meal, and avoiding large amounts of water consumption with dry food.
Like other hunting dogs, contact with the game can lead to the spread of fungi and bacteria that can easily colonize the gums or cause infections of open wounds and small wounds from scratches on plants and bushes during ordinary hunting sessions.
Cares
German Shorthaired Pointers along with other sports dogs require a lot of practice and space to run. GSP has a lot of energy, they are one of the most energetic breeds. Therefore if not given the right amount of attention, they can become bored and destructive. GSPs do not work properly left all day long or if thrown into cages without much human interaction.
GSP is a very clean type. Short GSP coats require very little maintenance, only occasionally brushing. They are usually poured out constantly. GSP should be supplied only if necessary.
Like all dogs with flop ears, GSPs can be prone to ear infections and their ears require regular checkups and cleaning.
The GSP has an average lifespan of 9 years in Danish surveys and 12 years in surveys in the UK. In the UK a survey of about 1 in 8 lived up to & gt; 15 years old with the longest living dog that lives up to 17 years.
Because GSP is a medium/large breed, an active breed, dogs can require adequate food. Older or less active GSPs may also become obese if fed more than appropriate for individual activity levels. A healthy weight should allow the last two ribs to be felt under the coat and the dog should have a different waist or "tuck-up".
Because the GSP coat is short, body heat management is generally not a problem. However, high levels of GSP activity require that breeds to drink water in sufficient quantities to prevent dehydration. The initial symptoms of dehydration show itself as a thick saliva and urine with a very strong and distinct odor.
Active Usage
German Shorthaired Pointer is still used as a hunting dog and a versatile dog.
History
The exact origins of the German Shorthaired Pointer are not clear. According to the American Kennel Club, it is likely that the GSP is descended from a species known as the German Bird Dog, which itself is associated with the Old Spanish Pointer that was introduced to Germany in the 17th century. It is also possible that various German dogs and sniffer dogs, as well as the Arkwright's Guide of English and Arkwriters also contribute to the development of breeds. However, since the first studbook was not made until 1870, it was impossible to identify all dogs that entered into creating this breed. This breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930.
In art and literature
Thomas Mann's great love for his German Shorthaired is told in the book Bashan and I . The most popular series of Robert B. Parker mysteries featured a Boston detective known only as Spenser who had had a series of three densely packed German shutters, all named Pearl: the one who stood with him during a bear of cargo in his youth; one given to his girlfriend by her ex-husband; and the third Pearl, to accompany Spenser and his girlfriend in middle age. Author Parker appears on many spenser dust jackets with a solid-hearted GSP man identical to the three Pearl incarnations in this series.
Rick Bass's formula of living and hunting with a German immovable pointer in Montana can be found in Colter's book: The Real Dog Story I've Ever Faced .
Melswinler's Running Memoirs Sportswriter Mel Ellis explores the remarkable relationship he has with a very smart and versatile pointer of German hunting.
The 1978 movie "Days of Heaven", written and directed by Terrence Malick, features a brief scene of dogs hunting pasture. The featured GSPs are Jocko von Stolzhafen, twice the GSP National Champion (Field) and probably the best GSP of his era. A year later, Jocko disappears while running in a training camp, probably stolen.
The Westminster Kennel Club logo is a Pointer, not a German shorthaired pointer, though it is often mistaken for the latter.
See also
- German Longhaired Pointer
- German Wirehaired Pointer
- Eurohound
References
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- Schuler, Elizabeth Meriwether (ed.) (1980). Simon & amp; Schuster Guide for Dogs . Fireside: Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-671-25527-4.
Further reading
Kostyk, Craig (2011). Pointing Dogs: The Continentals (Hardcover). One (issue 1). Dog Publication Willing. p.Ã, 364. ISBNÃ, 978-0-9813523-1-2. Archived from original on January 19, 2013 . Retrieved October 29, 2015 .
External links
- Koshyk, Craig. "The Pointing Dog Breed of the Week: German Shorthaired Pointer" . Retrieved October 30, 2015 .
- German Shorthaired Pointer in Curlie (based on DMOZ)
- German Shorthaired Pointer works in the field
- German Shorthaired Pointer works in water
- German Shorthaired Pointer blog with Migle Narbutaite
- "German Shorthaired Pointer" (Video) . Dog 101 Seasons . Animal world. August 4, 2013 - via YouTube.
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