The German Shorthaired Pointer “Up Close”
Here is a video by Dogs 101 which depicts the personality and some known facts about the German Shorthaired Pointer. If you are considering adopting a GSP, take a look and see if this may be the right dog for you!
About the GSP
Exuberance! That’s the word which comes to mind when asked to describe this breed. Add to that: athletic, intelligent, sensitive, out-going, and people-oriented and you begin to get the flavor of this special breed. Is this a dog for everyone? No! This is a dog which can do well in a city yard or on...
About the Rescue
We are the California GSP Rescue. We are a breed-specific rescue specializing in German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs). As a not-for-profit organization, we operate through volunteers and networking to assure proper placement and lifetime assistance for each dog and enjoyment by adopting families. California GSP Rescue takes purebred GSPs from any situation for careful evaluation and...
GSP History
This Is the Shorthair by Jim McCue NOTE: The following article originally appeared in Gun Dog Magazine as a 2 part series, part 1 in March/April ’89, part 2 in the May/June ’89 issue. Many thanks to Jim McCue for sending it, and for his help in adding new features to this page. In less...
AKC Standards
The Shorthair is a versatile hunter, an all-purpose gundog capable of high performance in field and water. The judgment of Shorthair’s in the show-ring should reflect this basic characteristic. GENERAL APPEARANCE The overall picture which is created in the observer’s eye, is that of an aristocratic, well-balanced, symmetrical animal, with conformation indication power, endurance, and...
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