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"The German Shorthaired Pointer is
a very versatile dog even though they can be a challenge. These dogs are highly
intelligent and devoted to their humans. The GSP, as they are sometimes known
by, has a short, thick, waterproof coat plus webbed feet to assist in retrieving
from land and water. They have a keen sense smell that makes them great
trackers, drug detectors, and hunters. These dogs have a drive to "seek and
find", be extremely willing to please and is very brave around prey. In
Germany long ago, the GSP was very popular with the poor who could not afford to
own a different dog for every different task. Breeder Evelyn Maloney says,
"They [the Germans] bred this dog to do absolutely everything!" The
German Shorthaired Pointer breed has the number 24 rank in the AKC's recognized
breeds. These dogs are very "pack" and human oriented. When it is well
exercised and had a good breeding, it will be a calm housedog between playtimes.
Even the pups that are bred strictly for show quality, will still retain a
hunting instinct. This breed is friendly, but will guard its house. The GSP is
known as the dog that will protect without aggression towards its family. With
everything, this breed has a downside because nothing is perfect. The downside
to this breed is they take a lot of patients and training, plus require a
lifetime investment of time and effort. On the good side, these dogs are easily
trainable and love to learn! "
---Anonymous
03-11-02
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The
Weimaraner is a medium-sized gray dog, with fine aristocratic features. He should present
a picture of grace, speed, stamina, alertness and balance. Above all, the
dog's conformation must indicate the ability to work with great speed and
endurance in the field. They are very dominant dogs and should be
put through obedience training. You must be able to control your
Weimaraner or he will control you. They do make a great family dog;
they love children and are good guardians and watch dogs. The Weimaraner
dates back to the early 19th century in Germany. The Weimaraner has seen
more actual competition of various types in the United States than it did
in all its decades in Germany. Weimaraners were adopted into the AKC in
1971."
---American Kennel Club
"Taking
its name from the German court of Weimar, this breed is nicknamed “gray
ghost” because of its silvery coat color. The Weimaraner was
originally a large game dog, probably springing from the same stock as
that which produced other German hunting breeds. As big game hunting
lessened in Germany, the breed was used on various game birds and as a
water retriever. Although also a companion dog, this is primarily
one of the hunt, point, and retrieve breeds so hunting ability is of
paramount importance. The Weimaraner is fearless, friendly,
protective, obedient, and alert."
---www.universitydog.com
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