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The German
Shorthaired Pointer is an energetic breed with a
short, tight coat. Bred specifically as a hunting
dog, this pointer also makes a great companion that
should be very good as part of the family. However,
German Shorthaired Pointers were originally bred for
hunting and field competition, so this dog is not
considered a good choice for apartment living or for
small homes unless there is a large yard available
for outside exercise. Now, if you plan to bring home
a German Shorthaired Pointer, you want to spend
regular time outside allowing the dog to run.
While this breed is
not a common choice as only a family pet, it is
good-natured and enjoys the company of people. In
fact, the German Shorthaired Pointer is naturally
quite affectionate with a playful nature, especially
when outdoors where there is room to run and
opportunity for exploration. Because dogs from a top
breeder are intelligent and accustomed to people and
other animals, the German Shorthaired Pointer is
easy to train. Some obedience training might be
good, though with this hunting breed you may also
want to enlist the help of a professional instructor
for formal training.
Hunters who have experience with training German
Shorthaired Pointers have found that this is one
of the most popular and successful hunting dogs in
the U.S. both for live hunting and in field
competition. The breed possesses a desire to please
its owner and to be a part of any successful trip to
the field. You will find that as your dog grows, he
will move with an easy grace and should not appear
to be nervous or skittish when confronted with
obstacles or other animals outdoors.
It is highly recommended that you begin any training
of a puppy at the earliest possible time, even to
the point of continuing the same habits and system
your breeder began when the pups were born. Most
dogs will respond well to positive reinforcement
during training and love being praised for good
behavior with the German Shorthaired Pointer being
no different. If you make the training fun and
challenging at the same time, you should see
excellent results.
Many people have concern about the issue of
housebreaking a dog that will spend some, if not
significant time indoors. The intelligence and good
nature of the German Shorthaired Pointer should make
this task a bit easier. We recommend crate training
because it gives the dog a safe haven for the times
it needs to be alone, while also teaching the dog to
be responsible for an area where it would spend
time. Prevention is always a key in this training,
so you should plan to take your dog outside early in
the morning and again at night before you go to
sleep.
If you do choose a professional trainer for any part
of training your German Shorthaired Pointer, it
would be best if you choose a person that will allow
you to stay involved to some degree. This should
make the transition back to the home much easier and
help to establish a bond between you and your dog
that should last for many years.
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