Sporting group · Large
German Shorthaired Pointer
Energetic, smart, affectionate; a true athlete.
Lifespan10–12 yrs
Weight45–70 lb
Height21–25 in
Shedding Moderate
Exercise Very High
Grooming Low
Health conditions to know
Hip dysplasia
Screen breeding stock; keep this athlete conditioned.
Bloat (GDV)
Deep chest; learn the emergency signs.
Lymphedema
A rare inherited swelling of the limbs.
Von Willebrand disease
Inherited clotting disorder; DNA testable.
Recommended health screenings
Questions worth asking a breeder about the parents, or your vet about your dog:
- OFA hip
- Cardiac evaluation
- CAER eye exam
- DNA: vWD, others
Who it suits
Very active owners (running, hunting, dog sports) — not apartment dogs.