According to the German shorthaired pointer history it is believed that they were the descendant of various types of trailing, hunting and tracking dogs of Germany like the Blood hounds breed and the Foxhound types. At a later stage they were inter bred in order to get a dog which also had speed as well as stamina. The German hunters were multi purpose dogs who were very good at retrieving kills both from fields as well as water. They were good gun-dogs also, but they wanted another dog which was not only a watch dog but who could also be kept in the house for companionship. Thus the breed German shorthaired pointer came into being.

The German shorthaired pointer characteristics include they are an adaptable all-purpose gundog. It has a head that is proportionate to the body. It has a skull which is a little round on top and wide and a little vaulted sideways. It has a large brown nose and broad  nostrils.  It has eyes which are deep brown and medium in size and shaped like almonds. It has ears that are broad and hanging very close to the ears and a deep chest. The tail of the German shorthaired pointer are usually docked about a fourth of its length and the feet are webbed. It has a short coat which is thick and very rough to touch. The coat is a bit long on the undersides and soft short and thin on the ears and head. 

Other German shorthaired pointer information includes the height of the male German shorthaired pointer is about 23-25 inches and that of a female is 21-23 inches. The male pointer may weigh about 55-70 pounds while the female may weigh about 45-60 pounds. The number of years the German shorthaired pointer may live is about 12-15 year. The German shorthaired pointer puppies differ from one another in terms of energy level and dominancy. 

The German shorthaired pointer health problems include hermaphrodism,  hip dysplasia, and lymphedema  as well as epilepsy. Other minor problems are entropion pannus and gas torsion. 

The German shorthaired pointer adoption is not for people who are not energetic or do not have time for pets. It is a very energetic dog and do not get tired very fast. Exercise is of supreme importance for this breed. Families who cannot devote time and energy to play with them and make them do lots of strenuous exercise should not go for this breed.  

German shorthaired pointer training needs to be done by a person who can display an air of authority and who is firm but calm and confident and who is consistent with the rules and can make the dog follow them. It is essential to take them for  long or brisk walks everyday. It is seen that if they do not get enough exercise they become very destructive and impatient. They are not suitable for people who live in apartments. 

The German shorthaired pointer have coat that is smooth and not hard to take care of. They just need to be brushed with a brush that is stiff and given a bath only when very essential. The feet need to be checked particularly after the dog is taken for work or after exercise. The ears also need to be checked regularly. The German shorthaired pointer do not shed much hair.