German Shorthaired Pointer dog
Large breed active energy Short coat Sporting Group 🌍 Germany 🏆 #9 most popular

German Shorthaired Pointer

Friendly, Smart, Willing to Please

Male German Shorthaired Pointers stand between 23 and 25 inches at the shoulder and weigh anywhere from 55 to 70 pounds; females run smaller. The coat is solid liver (a reddish brown), or liver and white in distinctive patterns. The dark eyes shine with enthusiasm and friendlines…

⚖️ 45–70 lbs (20.41–31.75 kg) 📏 21–25" 🎂 10–12 yr lifespan 🧠 Intelligence #17 (Excellent)

German Shorthaired Pointer Characteristics

Energy

100%

Shedding

80%

Trainability

100%

Grooming

40%

Friendliness

80%

Coat Type

Short coat

Weekly Brushing

Breed Data

🧠
#17
Intelligence
🎂
11.5yr
Avg lifespan
💰
$26K
Lifetime cost
🍖
$971/yr
Annual food
👨‍👩‍👧
Great
With kids
🩺
1
Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: hip problems

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German Shorthaired Pointer Care Tips

✓

Requires 90+ minutes vigorous exercise daily — fetch, agility, or long hikes.

✓

Heavy shedder — brush 3-4× per week and deShed weekly to manage coat.

✓

Highly trainable — excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 7 — Pointing Dogs

Section

Continentale voorstaande honden

Status

recognized