The German shorthaired pointer: king of the versatiles. (Almanac).(Brief Article)

Sports Afield | January 1, 2002| | Copyright

The German shorthaired pointer is to the docked-tail pointing breeds what the Labrador is to the retrievers: most popular and most proficient. But its no-nonsense, workmanlike demeanor may be the cause for the minimal exposure and plaudits offered in the sporting press.

German shorthairs, the first of the European "versatile" pointing breeds to catch on in North America, dominate the combination pointer/retriever classification. They hunt close for upland birds, point, and fetch them. They are readily convertible to straight retrieving duty for doves or ...

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