German shorthaired pointers make wonderful companions when placed in the right home. An active, high energy dog, they do best in homes having a fairly active lifestyle. They can get along well with children and other pets but care should be taken that they do not accidentally knock over small children in their haste to make friends. Easily trained, they tend to be healthy, long lived (10-14 years) pets. In return the owner should realize that they have acquired a companion for the next dozen years or so and should plan accordingly. It is unfair to the dog to abandon him when your lifestyle changes. As a general rule, the dog is more than willing to change with you if you will allow it. GSPs are highly adaptable and very devoted and loyal - they deserve the same from you.
As a hunting dog they are an incredible all-rounder. They were originally developed as a breed to be an all-in-one hunting companion. They point, retrieve, track, and can even be taught to toll (lure birds into range). Although mainly used on feathered prey they are equally adept at hunting furred game.
They are a medium-large size dog with mature males weighing approximately 55-70lbs and females approximately 10lbs less. They range in colour from solid liver to almost solid white with liver patches. They can also be found in the same range in black as opposed to liver. Black is not considered an acceptable colour in Canada and is a disqualification in the U.S.A. It is however acceptable in most other countries. The most common colour is liver and white with moderate to heavy amounts of ticking and some liver patches.
BREEDERS LIST
The German Shorthaired Pointer is an extremely versatile dog. Whether you want an eager, competent hunting dog, or an intelligent, trainable and athletic partner for the various dog sports eg. agility, tracking, obedience, flyball, search and rescue, you will find this breed to be a wonderful choice. But where this dog excels is as an everyday friend and great family dog. Bred for many generations to work closely with people, this breed does not do well when isolated for long periods of time. He loves nothing better than, after his regular daily exercise, to cuddle with his human buddies or lie beside them companionably. When choosing a GSP, you should always buy from a reputable breeder who is willing to supply references, and who has taken the precaution of having their breeding stock tested and cleared for a variety of health problems which can arise in this type of breed if good breeding practices are neglected.
Following is a list of breeders in Canada and the USA who are members of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Canada:
ONTARIO
Email: geraldine@bigcountrykennels.ca
www.bigcountrykennels.ca
Nancibeth Koutstaal,
324 8th Con,
Harley On, N0E 1E0
website http://nuthatch.virtualave.net
website www.whisperfield.com
KennelsGail Docherty, Cumberland ON
web site www.bravepoint.ca
bravepoint@gmail.com
613-833-0987
519-625-1387
Norma Goodfellow & Jane Spooner
RR#6 Renfrew ON
1-613-432-6696 or
613-432-0700
dogs@birddog.ca
QUEBEC
website www.bajnok.com
website www.braque-allemand.com
De Lombardie Reg'd
Lise Cere Ste-Croix, QUE
418-926-3773
e-mail info@lombardie.comwebsite www.lombardie.com
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ALBERTA
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www.peregrinegsp.com
Reg'dEmail: info@grassridgekennel.com
www.grassridgekennel.com
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Janna Jackson & Jassen Jackman .
Lethbridge, AB
Tel: 403 328 2440
Email: jannajackson18@hotmail.com
SASKATCHEWAN
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Saskatoon, Sask.
NOVA SCOTIA
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Bergstrom Kennel
504 Belleisle Rd.
Belleisle, N.B
E5P 1J2
506-839-2618
VERMONT
Cheryl Thrall and Robert Kapitan, Belmont, Vt. 802-259-2754
e-mail hedgehoghill@aol.com
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Breezy Creek Reg’d |
Rodney & Lori Clow, Bedeque |
902 887 3750 |
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