Aout the GSP
The German Shorthaired Pointer was developed in Germany during the 1800’s, it was first registered in German Kennel Club Stud Books in 1872.
The German Shorthaired Pointer was created by crossing old Spanish Pointers with numerous other breeds including, Foxhounds, German Bloodhounds, English and Black Pointers. The combination created a responsive, dual-purpose gundog with great versatility, being able to retrieve both fur and feather on land and water.
The pointing and scenting abilities of the GSP are highly prized; the short course coat and well muscled body further enhance its value as a gundog. The efforts of nineteenth century German breeders have created a dog today that is one of the most versatile of all gundogs.
The GSP excels in many areas, and with the right training and stimulation they also make the most wonderful companion.
The German Shorthaired Pointer was created by crossing old Spanish Pointers with numerous other breeds including, Foxhounds, German Bloodhounds, English and Black Pointers. The combination created a responsive, dual-purpose gundog with great versatility, being able to retrieve both fur and feather on land and water.
The pointing and scenting abilities of the GSP are highly prized; the short course coat and well muscled body further enhance its value as a gundog. The efforts of nineteenth century German breeders have created a dog today that is one of the most versatile of all gundogs.
The GSP excels in many areas, and with the right training and stimulation they also make the most wonderful companion.
General Appearance
Noble, steady dog showing power, endurance and speed, giving the immediate impression of an alert and energetic dog whose movements are well co-ordinated. Of medium size, with a short back standing over plenty of ground. Grace of outline, clean-cut head, long sloping shoulders, deep chest, short back, powerful hindquarters, good bone composition, adequate muscle, well carried tail and taut coat.
Characteristics
Dual purpose Pointer/Retriever, very keen nose, perseverance in searching and initiative in game finding, excellence in field, a naturally keen worker, equally good on land and water.
Temperament
Gentle, affectionate and even-tempered. Alert, biddable and very loyal.
Head and Skull
Clean-cut, neither too light nor too heavy, well proportioned to body. Skull sufficiently broad and slightly round. Nasal bone rising gradually from nose to forehead (this more pronounced in dogs) and never possessing a definite stop, but when viewed from side a well defined stop effect due to position of eyebrows. Lips falling away almost vertically from somewhat protruding nose and continuing in a slight curve to corner of mouth. Lips well developed, not over hung. Jaws powerful and sufficiently long to enable the dog to pick up and carry game. Dish-faced and snipy muzzle undesirable. Nose solid brown or black depending on coat colour. Wide nostrils, well opened and soft.
Eyes
Medium size, soft and intelligent, neither protruding nor too deep-set. Varying in shades of brown to tone with coat. Light eye undesirable. Eyelids should close properly.
Mouth
Teeth sound and strong. Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Moderately long, muscular and slightly arched, thickening towards shoulders. Skin not fitting too loosely.
ForequartersShoulders sloping and very muscular, top of shoulder blades close; upper arm bones, between shoulder and elbow, long. Elbows well laid back, neither pointing outwards nor inwards. Forelegs straight and lean, sufficiently muscular and strong, but not coarse-boned. Pasterns slightly sloping.
ForequartersShoulders sloping and very muscular, top of shoulder blades close; upper arm bones, between shoulder and elbow, long. Elbows well laid back, neither pointing outwards nor inwards. Forelegs straight and lean, sufficiently muscular and strong, but not coarse-boned. Pasterns slightly sloping.
Body
Chest must appear deep rather than wide but in proportion to rest of body; ribs deep and well sprung, never barrel-shaped nor flat; back ribs reaching well down to tuck-up of loins. Chest measurement immediately behind elbows smaller than about a hand’s breadth behind elbows, so that upper arm has freedom of movement. Firm, short back, not arched. Loin wide and slightly arched; croup wide and sufficiently long, neither too heavy nor too sloping starting on a level with back and sloping gradually towards tail. Bones solid and strong. Skin should not fit loosely or fold.
Hindquarters
Hips broad and wide, falling slightly towards tail. Thighs strong and well muscled. Stifles well bent. Hocks square with body and slightly bent, turning neither in nor out. Pasterns nearly upright.
FeetCompact, close-knit, round to spoon-shaped, well padded, turning neither in nor out. Toes well arched with strong nails.
FeetCompact, close-knit, round to spoon-shaped, well padded, turning neither in nor out. Toes well arched with strong nails.