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Pointer Dog Articles
German Shorthaired Pointer - Active Hunt Dog
By Kelly Marshall
The German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) was developed at the turn
of the nineteenth century in Germany solely for the purpose of
hunting. It is believe that there were quite a few dogs that
went into creating this unique breed some of which include some
German breeds such as the schweisshund, a German hound known for
tracking, the Foxhound, different French hounds, assorted
Scandinavian breeds, the German Bird Dog, and the Italian
Pointer.
German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy And Dog Information
By Mitch Endick
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a human family oriented and
hunter dog. They need quite a bit of exercise and are just as
willing to hunt as they are to play games in the yard. They can
tend to roam and they are known as escape artists so a properly
fenced in yard for exercise is ideal. Some say that a six foot
or higher fence is necessary. They can tend to be noisy dogs.
They may chase cats and other pets so early socialization is
key. They like older children. As a reminder, never leave a
child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
The German Pointers Dog Breed History
By John Hinkley
The Origins of the German Pointer breed
The German Wirehaired Pointer
By Michael Russell
The German Wirehaired Pointer comes from a country that has a
long tradition of breeding dogs with purpose and careful
attention to maintaining the strong instinctive drives of the
dog.
Pointer Puppy And Dog Information
By Mitch Endick
The Pointer is a dog on the go. She has a lot of energy and
needs plenty of exercise. She keeps herself clean and does not
require much coat maintenance. She generally gets along well
with other dogs and can be socialized early with other pets. She
generally likes children, being a playful and happy dog. As a
reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
Pointer Facts and Information
A pointing breed is a
type of gundog typically used in finding game. Gundogs are
traditionally divided into three classes: retrievers, flushing
spaniels, and pointing breeds. The name pointer comes from the
dog's instinct to point, by stopping and aiming its muzzle
towards game. This demonstrates to the hunter the location of
his or her quarry and allows them to move into gun range.
Pointers were selectively bred for dogs who had abundant
pointing and backing instinct. They typically start to acquire
their hunting instincts at about 2 months of age. Many need
further training to hold steadily at all appropriate times until
released by the hunter.
Types of Breeds
Pointers (and setters) include the following breeds:
* English Pointer
* English Setter
* Gordon Setter
* Irish Red and White Setter
* Irish Setter
The following breeds are also considered versatile hunting dogs:
* Ariege Pointer (Braque de l'Ariege)
* Bracco Italiano
* Braque du Bourbonnais (Bourbonnais pointer)
* Braque D'Auvergne
* Braque Francais
* Braque Saint-Germain
* Brittany (Epagneul Breton, formerly known as the Brittany
Spaniel)
* French Brittany (Épagneul Breton, FCI standard)
* Canadian Pointer
* Cesky Fousek
* German Longhaired Pointer
* German Shorthaired Pointer
* German Wirehaired Pointer
* Hungarian Vizsla
* Labrador Retriever
* Large Munsterlander
* Old Danish Pointer
* Old Spanish Pointer (Perdiguero Navarro)
* Portuguese Pointer
* Pudelpointer
* Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer
* Small Munsterlander
* Spanish Pointer (Perdiguero de Burgos)
* Spinone Italiano
* Weimaraner
* Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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