German Shorthaired Pointer
Sporting Group
The German Shorthaired Pointer was originally from Germany. This breed typically lives 12-14 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at 21-25 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 45-70 pounds.
German Shorthaired Pointer's need roughly 120+ minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 2-4 cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the German Shorthaired Pointer will generally describe this dog as active. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark minimally.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The German Shorthaired Pointer likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.
๐ Common Conditions
Hip Dysplasia
Aortic Stenosis
Follicular Dysplasia
Hemivertebrae
The German Shorthaired Pointer was originally from Germany. This breed typically lives 12-14 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at 21-25 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 45-70 pounds.
German Shorthaired Pointer's need roughly 120+ minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 2-4 cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the German Shorthaired Pointer will generally describe this dog as active. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark minimally.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The German Shorthaired Pointer likes to live outside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.