German Shorthaired Pointer

The German Shorthaired Pointer (also known as the ‘GSP‘, ‘Deutsch Kurzhaar’, or ‘DK’) is a German breed resulting from careful crosses in the 17th century of the Spanish Pointer, Foxhound, Italian Pointer, and Hannover Hound. Generally bred for function over form, the German Shorthaired Pointer was later crossed with the Pointer to introduce style, speed, and ‘nose up’ scenting capabilities. The end result was an adaptable hunting dog with trailing, pointing, and retrieving capabilities which could kill wounded game when necessary. Two early 19th century German Shorthaired Pointers named Nero and Treff, successful racers who bred many descendants, are sometimes credited as the parents of the modern breed. The German Shorthaired Pointer was first imported to America in the 1920’s and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930. Today, German Shorthaired Pointers are a popular hunting breed and moderately popular show dogs and pets. German Shorthaired Pointers are featured prominently in the books ‘Colter: The True Story of the Best Dog I Ever Had’ by Rick Bass, ‘Run, Rainey, Run’ by Mel Wallis, and Robert B. Parker’s ‘Spenser’ detective novels.
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The German Shorthaired Pointer's coat is short and flat with a dense undercoat protected by stiff guard hairs making the coat water resistant and allowing the dog to stay warm in cold weather. The color can be a dark brown, correctly referred to in English as "liver" (incorrectly as "chocolate" or "chestnut"), black (although any area of black is cause for disqualification in American Kennel Club sanctioned shows), or either liver and white or black and white. Commonly the head is a solid or nearly solid color and the body is speckled or "ticked" with liver and white, sometimes with large patches of solid color called "saddles". Roan coats are also common, with or without patching. Solid liver and solid black coats also occur, often with a small blaze of ticking or white on the chest. While the German standard permits a slight sandy coloring ("Gelber Brand") at the extremities, this coloring is rare, and a dog displaying any yellow coloring is disqualified in AKC and CKC shows. The colouring of the GSP provides camouflage in the winter seasons. When standing next to dead trees and in broken snow, the white and dark brown coat makes the dog difficult to see.
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German Shorthaired Pointer Club Directory
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• Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club

- AKC affiliated club sponsoring specialty shows, hunt tests, and field trials. Event information including entry forms, results, and photographs.

• German Shorthair Pointer Club of Michigan

- Schedule of club events including tests, trials and shows. Membership information and application.

• German Shorthaired Pointed Club of Eastern Iowa

- AKC affiliated GSP club sponsoring field trials and hunt tests. Includes upcoming events, results of past events, entry fees and registration information.

• German Shorthaired Pointer Club

- Breed and club information including a schedule of trials and working tests in the United Kingdom.

• German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America

- AKC parent club for the breed. Club information, top ten listings, articles, trial and show results, rescue information and merchandise.

• German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Canada.

- Includes club information, GSP events and breed information.

• German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Idaho

- Listing of area AKC field trials and hunt tests, club activities, and newsletters.

• German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Illinois

- Sponsors training seminars, hunt tests, field trials, and specialty shows. Includes upcoming events, club profile, and membership application.

• German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Manitoba

- Dedicated to the proper care and training of the German Shorthaired Pointer. Activities include conformation matches, obedience and agility trials and specialty shows.

• German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota

- Membership form, show news, events calendar, and rescue information.

• German Shorthaired Pointer Club of San Antonio

- Hosts field trials, hunt tests, conformation shows, snake avoidance, obedience trials and does GSP rescue.

• Gulf Coast German Shorthaired Pointer Club

- AKC affiliate club sponsors specialty shows, hunt tests, and obedience, agility, and field trials. Club information, upcoming events, title holders, and links. Houston, Texas.

• Lone Star German Shorthaired Pointer Club

- North Texas GSP information and events.

• Yucca GSP Club of Albuquerque

- AKC affiliated club of owners interested in training for hunting, hunt tests, field trials and conformation events. Includes upcoming events, trial results, humor, and recommended reading. New Mexico.

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