Do German Shorthaired Pointers Have Long Tails?

German Shorthaired Pointers’ tails should be docked at 40% of their natural length – about six inches (15.24 cm) long to be accepted as the American Kennel Club breed standard. However, tail docking is illegal in many countries, so they may have longer tails in many other areas. Why do GSP have docked tails? Historically, … Read more

How Do You Get A German Shorthair Pointer To Point?

Do German shorthaired pointers point naturally? German Shorthaired Pointers are extremely versatile hunting dogs. Bred to be instinctive hunting all-rounders, these multitasking dogs can hunt, point, and retrieve , and have been used to hunt quarry of all kinds, including rabbits, raccoons, game birds, and even deer. Why do German shorthaired pointers point? Pointing The … Read more