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The German Shorthaired Pointer is descended from the old Spanish Pointer, which was taken to Germany in the 1600s. From that time until the first studbook was created in 1870, however, it is impossible to identify all of the dogs that went into creating this breed. Most-likely candidates for its ancestors include local German breeds such as other hunting dogs, the Bloodhound, the Foxhound, various French hounds, assorted Scandinavian breeds, the German Bird Dog, and the Italian Pointer. In the late 1800s, breeders added the English Pointer to the lines, rounding out the breed's all-around utility.
The modern day PointerThis gun dog was developed by crossing an olderGerman Pointer breed with the English Pointer to create a lean,athletic, and responsive breed. Some authorities consider it to be themost versatile of all gun dogs and its intelligence and affectionatenature make it a popular companion dog for active owners. |
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