German Shorthaired Pointer dog

 German Shorthaired Pointer dog

German Shorthaired Pointer dog is  universal dog, safely working in the field and in the water, German Shorthaired Pointer dog is strong and powerful dog, German Shorthaired Pointer dog has balanced anatomy, providing the right move at any place, German Shorthaired Pointer dog is a good hunting dog.

German Shorthaired Pointer gathered the many qualities of popular breeds of hunting dogs. A keen sense in conjunction with the Emergency intelligence (the basic characteristics of this species) were the result of a careful cross-breeding with the descendants of the old Spanish Pointer, English Foxhound, and local German hounds. The ability of its so versatile that the breed has earned the reputation of the universal (a term coined by the Germans even before the American hunters began to bring the dog in the early 20's).
Indeed, it is difficult to imagine a dog that combines a firm stand pointer, Sharp trace scent hound, retriever ability aportirovat game from a swamp or pond. In addition, he is a reliable caretaker and a faithful friend. This dog is a beautiful composition and color extremely hardy.
On the diverse talents of this dog demonstrated by its successful application in the hunt for pheasant, quail, grouse, partridge, woodcock, duck, rabbit, raccoon and opossum. German Shorthaired Pointer is used in hunting deer. Waterproof coat and webbed feet help him find the game on a heavily waterlogged areas and apply it, even from the icy water


 German Shorthaired Pointer dog
German Shorthaired Pointer dog is short haired dog, German Shorthaired Pointer dog has medium size, German Shorthaired Pointer dog likes all kinds of hunting.

The origin of the German short-haired setter, as well as many other breeds, can not be determined with sufficient accuracy. Prior to founding Studbook Klub Kurzhaar in the 1870's reliable sources almost non-existent. German fraternity of hunters spent several decades trying to bring multi-faceted, versatile breed, using as appropriate local varieties of hunting dogs. Breed, apparently based on one type of German Retriever - ordinary driving descendant of Spanish setter. Its working qualities were further enhanced by the cast-blood of the local hounds on the trail, which work perfectly including the water and were used by German foresters. These Schweiss-hunde (Schweiss - smell, Hunde - dog) were of different types. They are descended from hunting dogs from the eastern countries, were brought to Europe by the Crusaders, and developed mainly in France, where they became the progenitors of almost all modern hounds on the trail.
However, the Germans did not stop there. Since it was considered the most important dog obedience, for mating were selected Pointers, having just that quality. Later consolidated the rack, improved the constitution, but focused on instinct. From England, brought world-class pointer, which added elegance of the breed in the work, brought her die hohe nase (high nose). The goal was achieved, and then the breeders there was only one problem: how to combine the characteristics of a pointer to the love of water and aggressive to predators. Was soon solved and the task. The result has been obtained magnificent breed, combining versatile working qualities with a beautiful appearance, strong nervous system and an enviable longevity. All this has made kurzhaar a favorite of hunters around the world


 German Shorthaired Pointer dog
German Shorthaired Pointer dog is a smart dog, ?German Shorthaired Pointer dog is fast running dog.

German shorthaired pointer was entered in the AKC Stud Book in March 1930. First licensed exhibition was organized by the American breed club amateur German short-haired setter at the International Dog Show in Chicago 29 - 30 March 1941, the first licensed field trial took place in Anoka, Minn., May 21, 1944.
German Shorthaired Pointer official standard
Approved October 14, 1975
German Shorthaired Pointer - a hunter with versatile capabilities - the universal dog, safely working in the field and in the water. Examination of the exhibitions should be based on these characteristics.
General view. At external examination the dog should give the impression of an aristocratic, well balanced, proportional to an animal with a clever, merry eyes. Addition of the dog indicates the strength, endurance and strong character. He is not small, not large. This is a dog of medium size and, like all hunting, - "with a short back, but standing above the ground high enough."
Vysokonogih dog, massive and disproportionate folded should be excluded from breeding.
First, what to look for - is an energetic desire to work, but without the nervousness or fussiness. Motion coordinated, confident and frugal. The elegant silhouette, which is proportional to the head, sloping shoulder, deep chest, powerful back, strong hindquarters belt, strong bones with the corresponding muscles, nice tail set and thick fur - all these qualities give the animal a noble kind. Balanced anatomy, providing the right move at any pace, the result of deliberate selection in breeding the breed.
Vices: Dogs in suchem, bitches doggy style.
The examiner should withdraw from the ring the dog that exhibits excessive cowardice or malice toward handler or judge.
Aggressive or belligerent attitude towards other dogs shall not be considered malice


German Shorthaired Pointer dog
German Shorthaired Pointer puppy is active dog, German Shorthaired Pointer puppy can play all day.

Addition. Proportioned and field quality are interrelated. Strong, dry dog ??encouraged, but with loose or insufficiently muscular points in the ring removed. Harmoniously combined dog is preferable to one which has advantages of combining with disabilities.
My head is dry, sharply defined, is proportional to the body, not too light and not too heavy. Skull moderately broad, slightly convex, furrow between the eyes on the forehead is not too deep. Frons slightly convex. Inion expressed not as dramatically as that of a pointer. The transition from forehead to muzzle soft, but not so clear, like a pointer, and in males it is more pronounced than in females, and when viewed from the side it is enhanced by the prominent brow. The lower jaw is slightly reduced from the front, emphasizing slightly protruding nose. Lips are loose and deep, but not pendulous form small folds in the corners of the mouth reach of the lower jaw, not down below. Jaws powerful and well muscled. The muzzle is long enough so the dog could hold in the mouth of prey and carry it a long time. Width as the muzzle and the skull is proportional to the length. The length of the muzzle should be equal to the length of the skull. Ears wide, raised high - higher than eye level, close to head, rather than hanging freely. In length they need to get to the corners of lips. In larger dogs ears, respectively, longer. Eyes of medium size, with intelligent expression, friendly and at the same time emitting energy - not protruding or sunken. Of the eyes almond shaped, not round. Eyelids lean, tight. The preferred color - dark brown. Nose brown, the darker the better. Spotted lobe is undesirable. Teeth strong and healthy. Molars closely related to each other. Scissor bite.
Vices: the excess folds of skin on the forehead, a sharp transition from forehead to muzzle, like a pointer, pointed, hollow face, too long or thick ears, pale yellow (hawk), close-set eyes, bite.
ELIMINATING FAULTS: porcelain or pearl glaza1; solid color nose; undershot or overshot.
The neck is long enough to get the dog to freely raise prey from the earth, gracefully curved. Scruff quite muscular, thickens to the withers. Allowed weakly pronounced dewlap, like hounds.
Chest deep rather than wide, should be proportional to other parts of the body, but without losing depth, reaches to the elbows. Ribs regular oval shape - not flat and not round. Barrel chest makes breathing more difficult. Ribs fairly prominent, long. Circumference of chest just behind the elbows is smaller than ten inches of it, which provides for freedom of movement of limbs.
Back, lumbar and rump. Back short, strong and straight, slightly sloping from withers to base of tail. Loin strong, medium length, slightly arched. Abdomen tucked up.
Faults: Long, roach or sway back


 German Shorthaired Pointer dog
German Shorthaired Pointer puppies are cute and friendly, German Shorthaired Pointer puppies loves to play all kind of games.

Forequarters. Vanes sloping, vacant, well-muscled, tight - at an angle of 45 °. Scapulohumeral articulation forms an angle of 90 °. The shoulders are long - the longer the better. Forearm are straight and strong when viewed from the front parallel to each other. The pasterns are strong, short, almost vertical, and elastic.
Vices, free, short or straight blades; free - deployed inside or outside the elbows forming a club foot in or out; Kozinets, sloping pasterns. Hindquarters. Croup broad, slightly sloping. Musculature of the thighs strong and well developed. Angles of knee and hock joints quite pronounced, strong joints. Hocks straight and parallel to each other. The right of limbs for maximum repellent effect and sustainability. Hocks turning neither in nor out.
Vices: a sharply sloping croup.
Serious flaw: the cow of limbs.
Feet are compact, tightly compressed. The shape of paws: from round to oval. Fingers rather arched, with large claws. The pads are hard and thick. Fifth fingers on the forelegs may be removed.
Chinese porcelain - round, blue or partially interspersed with blue, light blue or pale eyes. Pearly eye - with a whitish iris. (Note Ed.)
Flaws: outwards or clubfoot.
Coat and skin. Leather skinny body. The coat is short and thick, stiff to the touch. Slightly longer on the underside of the tail and the back of the thighs. Softer, less frequent and shorter on the ears and head.
Faults: long coat.
Tail Set high, docked by about 60% of its original length. At rest the tail is down, the movement is held horizontally, not bent upwards over the back.
Flaws: a curved or kinking over the back tail.
The backbone of a thin, fragile bones unacceptable in dogs with power and running on any terrain. Important than the amount of bone, and their proportionality in relation to the animal as a whole.
Vices: too heavy or too light bones.
Coarse skeleton hinders the mobility and speed.
Weight and height. Height: Males - 58.5 - 63.5 cm, females - 53.5 - 58.5 cm Weight: males - 25 - 32 kg, females - 20.5 - 27 kg.

 

 German Shorthaired Pointer dog
Flaws: the deviation more than 2,5 cm from the specified height at the withers.
Color solid liver (reddish brown) or any combination of liver and white such as liver and white Crapo, liver spots and specks of white or liver-roan.
ELIMINATING FAULTS: Any spots of black, red, orange, lemon or yellowish-brown or pure white dogs.
Movement. Movement should be smooth and free. It should be noted that during the transition from step to rapid movement of the dog moves in the tracks, the limbs move in a straight line. Forelimbs long reaching forward as if podgrebaya under a land, but does not waddle, hind legs powerfully repelled.
Flaws: "podvolakivanie 'hind legs.
ELIMINATING FAULTS
Porcelain or whitish eye. The solid nose. Overshot or undershot.
Black, red, orange, lemon, or yellowish-brown spots, or solid white color