• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of German Shorthaired Pointers: Pointers stand in front of their quarry, with their nose and body rigidly still , thus directing (or pointing) the hunter to its location.
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of German Shorthaired Pointers range from 40 - 55 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 21 - 25 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of German Shorthaired Pointers and Nicknames: Deutscher, Kurzhaariger Vortsehund and Kurzhaar
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of German Shorthaired Pointers: The coat is normally short, flat and coarse
• Fact 7 - Life of German Shorthaired Pointers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 14 - 16 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for German Shorthaired Pointers is the Sporting dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing German Shorthaired Pointers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are German Shorthaired Pointers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. German Shorthaired Pointers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
  • Epilepsy
  • Entropion (the inversion, or turning inward, of the border of the eyelid against the eyeball)
  • Gastric Torsion
• Fact 12 - German Shorthaired Pointers were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Hunting - pointing and directing the hunter to the quarry
• Fact 13 - Breeding German Shorthaired Pointers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise German Shorthaired Pointers

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