Considered to be one of the most versatile hunting dogs, the German Shorthaired Pointer is adept at pointing, retrieving, trailing, and game-killing. This versatility arose through the purposeful blending of various breeds beginning as early as the 17th century. It was in the 19th century that the German shorthaired pointer was truly developed, initially for German hunters who needed an excellent pointer with a good nose, as well as a dog that was able to retrieve animals and birds alike. The Spanish pointer and the Hannover hound were crossed to create a hound-like dog that showed these abilities, but it tended to bay when trailing. Crosses made with the English pointer resulted in a dog that tended to have an aversion to water and disliked tracking. But continued breeding eventually led to the elimination of these unwanted traits. Some claim that the breed was successfully produced by crossing such breeds as the Hounds of St. Hubert, the foxhound, and other hounds, which resulted in a faster and more energetic dog...... Fnd out more about this dog breed.
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