The Trupoint dogs are coming.

(Pictured: Aust Ch Trupoint Woolf)

Brief History of the German Shorthaired Pointer

The history of the German Shorthaired Pointer  starts with the dogs, which were used for the hunt with nets on feathered game, especially in the Mediterranean countries, and in combination with falconry.  Via France, Spain and Flanders the Pointers came to the German courts.  The most important distinctive feature of these dogs was their pointing performance.  After the first double-barrelled gun was made in1750, a pointing dog was required even more.  In full sight of the dog, game birds in flight were shot.  That was the beginning of the transition from a mere pointer to a versatile gundog.  As a fundamental basis for the structure and development of the breedthe Zuchtbuch Deutsch-Kurzhaar (Studbook) has been published since 1897.  It was Price Albrecht zu Solms-Braunfeld who compiled breed characteristics, judging rules for conformation and finally simple trial regulations for hunting dogs.  Today the German Shorthaired Pointer still passes through the filter of elaborate breeding and trial regulations.  The standard stipulates the constitution of the German Shorthaired Pointer, as a versatile hunting dog, which enables him to perform all the requirements in connection with hunting activities, even when advanced in age.

General Appearance

A dog of noble and balanced appearance, the conformation of which ensures strength, endurance and speed.  Proud attitude, smooth outlines, lean head, well carried tail, firm shiny coat and well reaching, harmonious strides emphasise it's nobility.