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German shorthaired pointer

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German shorthaired pointer.
German shorthaired pointer.

The German shorthaired pointer is a breed of gundog originating from Germany. This breed is known for its short coat, which is typically liver-colored or liver and white.12

Developed as an all-purpose sporting dog, the German shorthaired pointer is capable of tracking game, pointing, and retrieving waterfowl. It is similar in size to the English pointer and possesses a short coat that can be solid liver or a mix of liver and gray-white. The breed was first documented in 1896.21

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