German shorthaired pointing dog/ Deutsch Kurzhaar

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 emphasize its nobility. Firm, balanced, reliable, restrained temperament, neither nervous nor shy or aggressive.

Source: http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/GERMAN-SHORT-HAIRED-POINTING-DOG-119.html

US: AKC: Illustrated Breed Standard: https://www.gspca.org/Breed/Standard/Illustrated/index.html

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See: The German Kennel Club (VDH) for information and video (if available).
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http://www.vdh.de/welpen/mein-welpe/deutsch-kurzhaar
Video for this breed (if available) and other breed videos are available in full length here: www.meisterpetztv.de

AKC Video (link - https://youtu.be/TngbNzo1Zas😞

View more videos on AKC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanKennelClub

SCC Video (link - https://youtu.be/3KRFaTdhYBs😞

View more videos on SCC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKR90_uWp8dUNpGTfQ_y_Zw

• Korthårig vorsteh
• German short-haired pointing dog (Deutsch Kurzhaar)
• Deutscher kurzhaar.vorstehhund
• Braque allemand à poil court
• Braco alemán de pelo corto
• Deutsch Kurzhaar
• Vorstehhund Korthåret

Country of origin: Germany

DEUTSCH-KURZHAAR-VERBAND E.V.: http://www.deutsch-kurzhaar.de/englisch.htm

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Swedish Insurance Data

• Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds. This breed has information on Veterinary Care and Life Insurance.

2. FKC Database: Koiranet: German Shorthaired Pointer: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=119

3. German pointer club database (FI): https://tietokanta.saksanseisojakerho.fi/ more info : https://tietokanta.saksanseisojakerho.fi/tietoja

4. OFA: German Shorthaired Pointer Health test results: https://secure.ofa.org/regSums/GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER.pdf

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland: JTO: Uusi jalostuksen tavoiteohjelma 2022 - 2026 Lyhytkarvainen saksanseisoja
4. US: OFA: CHIC: Recommended health tests: https://www.ofa.org/recommended-tests?breed=GSP

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

INTERNATIONAL

Weltverband Deutsch-Kurzhaar

A list of contacts and breed clubs is available - along with other resources!

Germany: DEUTSCH-KURZHAAR: http://www.deutsch-kurzhaar.de/

Sweden: Svenska Vorstehklubben: https://www.vorsteh.se/

Finland: Saksanseisojakerho ry: https://www.saksanseisojakerho.fi/

US: German Shorthaired Pointer Club Of America