German Shorthaired Pointer

Good to know

• Do-it-all hunters: bred to point and retrieve birds on land and in water, they have a strong prey drive and a keen nose.
• Very high energy: they need lots of daily running or other vigorous exercise; an under-exercised GSP can become destructive.
• Water lovers: webbed feet and a water-resistant coat make many of them eager swimmers.
• Easy coat, steady shedding: the short coat needs just a weekly brushing, though it does shed.

Getting out with a German Shorthaired Pointer

Bred to keep going: they need plenty of exercise every day, like long trail walks, hikes and off-leash play where it's allowed.

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