Roger Caras said “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” Truer words were never spoken, as any dog owner will tell you. Dogs are constant, loving companions who never chide us for our faults and love us unconditionally. These are the qualities that make people love being dog owners, and if you are ready to join that group of people who have found the most loyal companion in the world, why not consider adopting a german shorthair rescue?
The german shorthair pointer was originally bred in Germany in the 1800’s as a hunting dog. Their exact breeding is not clear, but it is likely that the breed comes from various crossings between the German bird dog, and local scent dogs. Today, german shorthair pointers, or GSP’s, are popular both as hunting dogs, and as family pets. Due to their friendly temperaments, a german shorthair rescue will quickly become a loving part of your family, as they are eager to please and develop loyalty to their family very quickly.
The german shorthair is a medium sized dog, with a long, strong muzzle and long ears. Its coat is short and dense, which repels water, and its feet are webbed. Their coloring is dark brown, black, or either color mixed with white. Most of the time, the head is a solid color, while the body is speckled brown or black, and white. Some also show large saddles of brown or black on the body. The german shorthair’s physical characteristics makes it ideal for hunting; the webbed toes and water repellent coat make it a powerful water dog, and its coloring makes it blend well in the outdoors. Its temperament makes it both ideal for hunting, and as a family dog.
German shorthairs are friendly, eager to please, intelligent, loyal and very, very energetic and active. Because of this last trait, if you are looking to adopt a german shorthair rescue, it is important to make sure that you have the time, and are willing and able to properly train one. Because of their high energy and intelligence, training is absolutely necessary, along with lots of exercise every day after the dog is trained. Hunting is a wonderful activity for this breed, as that is what they are bred for, but other equally acceptable daily activities for GSP’s of families that don’t hunt are going with owners to jog or bike, dog sports of any kind, or even lots and lots of ball fetching. As long as the activity is rigorous and daily, a german shorthair will have a good outlet for its energy.
If you are ready to find a dog to “make your life whole”, then consider one of these amazing and loving animals A more loyal, energetic, loving pet you will not find, especially if you adopt a german shorthair rescue.
