German Shorthaired Pointer

FCI 119 . Braque Type

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The German Shorthaired Pointer (Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund, It is a breed of dog developed in the 1800 in Germany, used for hunting.

The exact origin of the German Shorthaired it is not clear. In accordance with the American Kennel Club, it is likely that the German Shorthaired Pointer is a descendant of a race known as German Bird Dog, which in turn is connected with the Old Spanish Pointer introduced in Germany in the 17TH century.

It is also likely that within their ancestors are German dogs and other tracking dogs, as the English Pointer. But, as the first studbook was not created until 1870, It is impossible to identify all the dogs that were needed to create this race.

It is a versatile dog, without a doubt the most complete and efficient for hunting breed, thanks to their physical qualities and innate aptitudes, Standing out mainly in:

• Find and display the birds elegantly.
• Collect both land and water without distinguishing between the hair and feather.
• It is the best companion of the bird of prey and the most characteristic in the art of falconry..
• Prove your courage facing animals as temperamental and determined as the wild boar.
• Able to follow a trail of blood as well as a Bloodhound.
• In the home is the faithful, patient and excellent companion of children.

The breed emerged in the 19th century due to the need for a versatile dog, that serve for the various forms of hunting, instead of having a different race for each specialty. With the hunting characteristics set, German breeders began the work of selecting dogs for its kind, and arriving at the end of the 19th century to the first racial standard, which over time, It has undergone changes to adapt to the natural evolution of forms of hunting.

Its main characteristics are:

• A special smell.
• A persistent and effective search.
• Great passion for work in water.
• Elegant style.
• Great physical resistance.
• The courage to face large and aggressive animals without hesitation.
• Higher than normal canine intelligence (ranks 17 in Stanley Coren's list: "The Intelligence of Dogs").
• The males measure of 62 to 66 cm and females in 58 to 63 cm., and weigh in 25 to 30 Kg.
• Coupled with this and its easy training, It is currently one of the most prized hunting worldwide breeds.

The sample in the German Shorthaired Pointer it is par excellence a moment of great beauty and emotion, a true expression of the hunting art. It is the culmination of an extensive search, in which the dog after traveling many kilometers, among bushes, thorns, slopes, ravines or immense Plains, Locate the bird carried by their emanations, this makes the German Shorthaired Pointer the best and inseparable companion of the versatile hunter.

The layer of German Shorthaired Pointer, it is short and flat with a dense coat protected by stiff hairs to make the coat waterproof and allow the dog to keep warm in cold climates. The color can be dark brown which in English is defined as "liver" color (incorrectly as "chocolate" or "chestnut"), black (Despite any area of black it is grounds for disqualification in American Kennel Club), either liver and black or black and white.

Commonly the head is a solid or almost solid color with the body being mottled or "marked" with liver and white., sometimes with large solid-colored spots called "saddle".

Although the standard of German Shorthaired Pointer allows a slightly sandy coloring (“Marca Gelber”) in the extremities, This color is rare, any yellow coloration in contests of sample is by the AKC and the CKC, and the dog is disqualified.

The German Shorthaired Pointer has a longer life expectancy than many breeds of the same size, generally they live between 12 and 14 years, There have been cases of copies that have lived in 16 to 18 years.

The characteristic coloration of German Shorthaired Pointer provides you with unrivaled camouflage in winter seasons. To be standing next to dead trees and in the dirty snow, the mixture of the colors of Brown layer, black and white makes the dog bit visible.

The race generally along well with other dogs, Although females seem to be much more dominant in the interaction. A strong hunting instinct is the most important characteristic of this breed., It is not always good if you share a home with other small pets such as cats and rabbits.

But with a proper training, the German Shorthaired Pointer, You will learn to distinguish what is the prey and what is not, which is why, You can live in a friendly manner with other family pets.

The German Shorthaired Pointer needs a good daily dose of exercise, since it is an energetic animal and needs to spend that accumulated energy, if he is not given physical activity he will seem hyperactive and may develop destructive tendencies.

It is good to take into account that this race is not a pet suitable for a home of sedentary or owners without experience.

The German Shorthaired Pointer he is good with children, but be careful because the breed can be a little gross, especially when they are puppies.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "German Shorthaired Pointer" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 119
• Group 7: Pointing Dogs.
• Section 1: 1.1 - Continental Pointing Dogs, type Braco. With proof of work..

Federations:

FCI ⓘ, AKC ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ, CKC ⓘ, ​KC ⓘ, NZKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

Germany

25.10.2000

Use:

Versatile hunting dog.

General appearance:

It is a noble and harmonious dog, whose constitution indicates strength, endurance and speed. His upright bearing, its fluid lines, his lean head, its good tail bearing, its stiff and shiny coat, Just as its broad and harmonious movements highlight its nobility..

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the trunk should slightly exceed the height of the withers.

Energetic, balanced, reliable and submissive, nor nervous, nor shy, nor aggressive.

Head:

Enjuta, marked, neither too light nor too heavy; corresponding in length and volume to the shape of the body and sex.

• Skull: Wide enough, slightly domed, little pronounced occipital process, not very deep frontal furrow, visibly well-developed brow ridges.
• Depression links (Stop): Moderately developed.

facial region:

• Truffle: A little outstanding, with sufficiently open nostrils, wide and mobile. Basically brown, but black in black or black-roan dogs. A truffle with spots or color Meat is allowed only in dogs whose coat has a white background.
• Snout: It is long, width, deep and strong to facilitate the correct collection of the prey. The nasal cannula shows a slight convexity in profile., which can range from a nobly arched shape to a slight elevation in relation to the horizontal, all of this much more accentuated in males. A straight nose cane, equally admissible, is less appreciated. The concave nasal cannula constitutes a serious fault.
• Lips: Adherents, not too saggy, well pigmented. From the truffle, the lips fall almost vertically to the point where they separate and then extend with a slight curve to the moderately marked corners of the lips.
• Jaws / Teeth: The jaws must be robust with perfect teeth, regular and complete, scissor articulated, that is to say that the upper incisors must cover the lower incisors in close contact. Should have 42 healthy teeth placed vertically in the jaws.
• Cheeks: Strong, with good musculature.

EYES: Medium-sized, no bumps, or sunk. The ideal color is brown. The eyelids should be well adjusted.

EARS: Of average length, high and wide implantation, smooth, they hang flat and close to the sides of the head, with rounded tips. Not very meaty, not too thin. forward positions, they arrive near the corner of the mouth.

Neck:

Of length proportional to the body, progressively widening towards the shoulders. The neck is very muscular and slightly arched.. The skin of the throat rigorously adherent to it.

Body:

• top line: Straight and slightly descending. Cross: Marked.
• Back: Strong, with good musculature. The spinous processes must be covered by musculature.
• Pork loin: Short, width, muscular, straight or slightly arched. The solid and compact dorso-lumbar transition.
• Rump: Wide and long enough, without ending abruptly, but leaning only slightly towards the tail. Well muscled.
• Chest: Deeper than wide, with well-marked parapet; the sternum reaching back as far as possible. The sternum and elbow joint should be placed at the same height. Well arched ribs, neither flattened nor barrel-shaped. Posterior ribs well descending.
• bottom line: Enjuta, rising slightly with a graceful curve back.

Tail:

High implementation, strong at insertion with gradual thinning to the tip, medium length. For use in hunting it should be cut approximately in half. At rest it falls; in movement he carries it horizontally and not too much above the line of the back; should never be considerably bent. (In countries where legislation prohibits tail docking, it can remain in its natural form. It should reach up to the hock and be carried horizontally or slightly saber-shaped.).

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• General appearance: Viewed from the front they are straight and parallel; in profile they can be seen well placed below the body.
• Shoulder: Oblique and well attached scapulae, leaning back. Vigorous and tight muscles. Good angulation between the scapula and the arm.
• Arm: as long as possible, with good muscles that are not thick.
• Elbows: Close to the body but not too tight; They do not present outward or inward deviations; They are placed well back. Proper angulation between the arm and forearm. Forearm: Straight, with enough muscles. Strong bones, but not thick.
• Articulation of the carpus: Strong.
• Metacarpus: Minimum angulation between the forearm and the metacarpus, never in a vertical position.
• Previous feet: They can be round or spoon-shaped., with fingers well together and sufficiently arched. Strong nails. Hard, durable pads. Their positions are parallel, without deviations outwards or inwards, both at rest and in motion.

LATER MEMBERS:

• General appearance: Seen from behind they are straight and parallel, with good angles. Your bones are strong.
• Thighs: Long, wide and muscular. With good angulation between the hip and thigh.
• Knees: Powerful, with good angulation between thigh and leg. Legs: long, muscular and sinewy. Good angulation between the leg and the metatarsal.
• Warm-foot joint (Hock): Powerful. Metatarsus: Strong and upright.
• Hind feet: According to the previous.

Movement:

Spacious with a lot of drive, with a corresponding stride. Front and hind limbs straight and parallel. Stand upright. Amble is not desirable.

Mantle

SKIN: Well stuck, without forming folds.

Fur: short and tight, It should be rough and hard to the touch. On the head and ears it should be thinner and shorter. Not visibly longer at the bottom of the tail. It must cover the whole body.

Color:

• Brown, without stains.
• Brown with small white spots or mottling on the chest and limbs.
• Brown roan with brown head; plates or mottled brown.

The basic color of a dog described in this way is neither brown with white nor white with brown., But the coat forms such an intimate mixture of white and brown that it results in a discreet exterior appearance much appreciated for practical use during hunting.. The color is often lighter on the inside of the hind limbs as well as on the tip of the tail..

• Light brown roan with brown head, plates or mottled brown, the sin plates. In this type of color, the brown hairs are less numerous and the white ones dominate.
• White, with brown head, with brown plaques or mottling.
• Black color with the same nuances as brown or roan colors.

  Yellow fire stains are allowed.
  An elongated, striped white spot on the forehead and red lips are allowed..

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

• Males: 62 to 66 cm..
• females: 58 to 63 cm..

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

• Faults in general construction, insufficiency in the type inherent to the sex.
• Too short snout.
• Very heavy lips, or very light.
• Missing two teeth (PM1 y M3), That is, the four PM1 and the two M3 cannot be missing more than two teeth at most..
• Eyes too light, raptor eyes (light yellow).
• Very long ears, or very short, or very heavy, or very narrow insertion, or curled ears.
• Sagging skin in the throat.
• Slightly convex back (carp back).
• Croup too short.
• Chest too deep.
• Tail carried too high above the dorsal line or tail very bent.
• Elbows or feet turned outward or inward. Fingers too open or too closed.
• Too straight rear angles.
• Slightly barrel hocks, cow or cerrado.

SERIOUS FAULTS:

• Heavy general constitution, lymphatic, coarse bones.
• Stop marked.
• Flesh-colored or spotted nose (except dogs with white fur).
• Pointed snout, concave muzzle.
• Partial or complete pincer bite. (In dogs older than 4 years does not influence its assessment the presence of the so-called age clamp, provided that a German Shorthaired Pointer Club has confirmed the presence of a correct bite at previous shows).
• Noticeably arched back. Slightly bowed back.
• Lack of chest depth, little marked parapet. Rib cage too narrow or too wide (in barrel).
• Elbows turned too far out or in.
• Loose carpal joint, too relaxed.
• Metacarpo vertical.
• Cow or barrel corvejones, both at rest and in motion.
• Croup and hind limbs too high.
• Fingers too far apart.
• Flat feet.
• walk hard, heavy.

Variations of more than 2 cm at the aforementioned heights of the cross.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
• Severely atypical sexual characteristics.
• Missing more than two teeth out of the total 4 PM1 y 2 M3. Missing one or more teeth (except PM1 and M3). Teeth that are not visible are considered missing., unless a German Shorthaired Pointer Club has confirmed its presence at a previous show.
• Upper or lower prognathism. Deviated incisor arch and all transitional forms.
• Supernumerary teeth or teeth outside the dental line.
• Harelip, split palate.
• very loose eyelids, ectropion, entropion. Distichisis (double lash line).
• Marked lordosis. Deformation of the spine (scoliosis)
• Deformed rib cage, p. e.g.. "reduced chest".
• Dewclaws with or without bones.
• Any lack of character.

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

The latest changes are in bold.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. GSP, DK (English).
2. GSP, DK (French).
3. Deutscher kurzhaariger, Vorstehhund, Deutsch Kurzhaar, Kurzhaar, GSP, DK (German).
4. Pointer alemão, Perdigueiro (Portuguese).
5. GSP, DK (español).