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Pictures of Gauge (Sire) and Jill (Dam):
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Video of Jill (Requires Windows Media Player):
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Pheasant Hunting at Willow Creek Ranch December 2005 (3.9 Mb) |
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Information About the German Shorthaired Pointer:
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a clean-cut, lean, well-balanced, hunting dog with an elegantly chiseled head. The muzzle is long, but never pointed. The length of the muzzle should be the same as the length of the skull. Unlike the English Pointer, the occipital bone is not very conspicuous nor is there a pronounced stop. The almond-shaped eyes and nose are brown. The eyes have an intelligent, good-humored expression. A large nose is preferred. The larger the better. The broad ears are set high and lie close to the head. The teeth should form a scissors bite. The short, dense, sleek coat should be solid liver or liver & white, patched, ticked or roan. The only permitted colors are liver and white. The skin should be tight. The tail is customarily docked by 60% (the dog should be able to sit on his tail), and the dewclaws removed. The feet are webbed. The German Shorthaired Pointer is a little smaller than the standard Pointer. |
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Temperament |
The German Shorthaired Pointer is very energetic, smart and willing to please. Cheerful and friendly, he likes children. Loyal and protective, he loves all family members equally, especially if they are carrying the leash, car key, gun or Frisbee. They are very people-oriented, and not happy if isolated from the family. If exercised sufficiently once or twice a day, the German Shorthaired Pointer makes a very agreeable family companion. If left to his own devices for long periods without exercise or companionship, he can become destructive and nervous. Males tend to be more outgoing and are more aggressive hunters than females. Females tend to be less dominant. Energy levels vary somewhat, as litters bred for high performance field competition may require more activity than the average Shorthair. If raised with other dogs and cats from puppyhood, the German Shorthaired Pointer does quite well; however, he is a hunting dog by nature. This breed likes to bark and they are reserved with strangers. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 23-25 inches
(59-64 cm.) Bitches 21-23 inches (53-58 cm.) |
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Living Conditions |
This breed is not recommended for apartment life and does best with a large yard and an athletic family. At least a 6-foot high fence is necessary. Bored Shorthairs can become escape artists. Does well in most climates. |
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Exercise |
Exercise is of paramount importance for these tireless energetic animals. They are more than a match for even the most active family and they should not be taken on as family pets unless they can be guaranteed plenty of vigorous exercise. If under-exercised, this breed can become restless and destructive. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years. |
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Grooming |
The smooth coat of the Pointer is very easy to groom. Just brush regularly with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. A rub with a piece of toweling or chamois will leave the coat gleaming. Check the feet also, especially after the dog has been exercising or working. Dry the dog thoroughly after hunting to prevent chilling. Examine the ears regularly. This breed is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
Nineteenth-century German hunters required a dog with a good nose that would point within a reasonable distance for a man hunting on foot. The dog needed to retrieve both fur and feather, from water or land, and also be a fine tracker. The German breeding incorporated the Old Spanish Pointer, Hounds of St. Hubert, the Foxhound, other hounds, and eventually the English Pointer, which made it faster and more energetic. Today's German Shorthaired Pointer is the successful result of the German hunters efforts. The German Shorthair is a versatile hunter and an all-purpose gun dog capable of high performance in both field and water. He is a fine natural retriever, an excellent companion for a hunter on foot, and requires little training. The German Shorthaired Pointer is an ideal dog for the weekend hunter who also wishes to own a bright, agreeable family companion and watchdog. Due to the breed's natural ability, German Shorthairs are campaigned successfully in the show ring, obedience and tracking trials, field trials, and hunting tests. |
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Gauge XIII
Liver |
Franks Rocky of Alacasam
White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
Pepper Rex of Reno Liver & White Patched & Ticked |
Sierra Brookman White & Liver |
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Heidi Fine Fraulein Liver & White |
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Little Miss Fahn Alagasan White & Liver Ticked |
Brenard Gustof Harris White & Liver Ticked |
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Little Miss Spade Alagasan White & Liver |
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Emerald City of Alagazam
Liver |
King Brown Bartiof Alagasam Liver |
Franks Rocky of Alacasam White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
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Gretchen Von Kaplan Haus Liver |
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Dixie's Fancie Britches White & Liver Patched |
Wayout Willie Der Orrian White & Liver Ticked |
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Lyons Smokin Dixie White & Liver |
Jill's Pedigree:
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Lady 4th of Jilly
White & Liver Ticked |
Lee's Duke Von Hudson
Liver & White Patched & Ticked |
Baron Von Hudson Liver & White |
Poco Grande's Gimmy Ringo Liver & White |
Gilbars Raider Liver Roan |
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CMF's Rimfire's Calamity Jane Liver & White Ticked |
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Pepper's Double Trouble Liver & White |
Baron Von Felden Liver |
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Pepper Von Ducseldorf White & Liver |
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Ketchum's Good Golly Miss Molly White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
Chocolate Moose II Liver |
Schauspeiler's Jagermeister Liver & White |
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Lady Girl Dela Liver |
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Special K Kate White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
Special K Cody White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
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Special K Princess Bell White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
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Pretty Lady Mae
White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
Ludwig Von Bart White & Liver Patched |
Lehmschlogs Tango's Revenge White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
FC AFC Lehmschlogs Rueben Kyle White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
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Lehmschlogs Pagliacci White & Liver Patched & Ticked |
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Axel Von Radbach's Blaze Liver & White Patched |
Axel Von Radbach's Gustav White & Liver |
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Frauline Blitzen White & Liver |
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Et's Sadie May White & Liver Patched |
Paesa White & Liver Ticked |
FC AFC Dutch Von Hainholz Liver & White Ticked |
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FC AFC Britanja Von Hainholz CD SH Liver & White Ticked |
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Evolution's Fancy Jackie Liver Ticked |
NAFC FC AFC Beier's Evolution Liver Roan |
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Sier Apollo Fancy Free Liver & White |
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*Red Denotes Field Champion |
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Final Update (12/26/06): Litter was sold in March of 2006, there will be no more litters available as Jill passed away after being hit by a car on December 22, 2006. She lived 3 1/2 very happy years and will be missed. |
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Update (1/28/06): On the morning of January 25, Jill whelped a litter of 9. This includes 5 females and 4 males, of which 6 are liver colored (with white patches on chest) and 3 are white and liver patched and ticked. So far, mother and pups are doing well, tails were docked and dew claws removed today. |
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Update (2/4/06): Posting individual pictures of each pup (click thumbnail to open full size picture in a new window). Pups are now 10 days old and growing fast, named pups for the order in which they were born. Jill had a rough time the first 4 days adjusting to being a first time mother, but after a visit to the vet she is doing great and putting weight back on. I also registered the litter with AKC today. |
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Alpha - Liver Female |
Bravo - Liver & Patched White Male |
Charlie - White & Liver Patched & Ticked Female |
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Delta - Liver Female |
Echo - White & Liver Patched & Ticked Female |
Foxtrot - Liver Male |
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Golf - White & Liver Patched & Ticked Female |
Hotel - Liver Male |
India - Liver Male |
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Update (2/11/06): Pups are now 17 days old and starting to walk, all eyes and ears are now open. These pictures are the first time the pups have been outside of the garage. It was a beautiful day so I thought they might like the grass. White puppies (Charlie, Echo, Golf) are developing more ticking. Pups will develop motor skills and should be walking around much better by the end of the week. |
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Alpha |
Bravo |
Charlie |
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Delta |
Echo |
Foxtrot |
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Golf |
Hotel |
India |
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Update (2/16/06): Pups are now 3 weeks old, starting to socialize and play with each other. Beginning to feed canned puppy chow. Motor skills are developing with coordination. |
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Update (2/22/06): Pups are 4 weeks old, starting to develop personalities and aggressiveness in their play. Classified ads set to begin running in Elko, Battle Mountain, and Winnemucca starting today. Four dogs have been sold already; Alpha (liver female), Bravo (liver male), Delta (liver female), and Echo (white/liver female). Five dogs still available (2 F / 3M). |
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Update (2/26/06): Pups are now 32 days old. All of the dogs have been sold except for one male that is still available. Update (3/5/06): All dogs are now sold, Foxtrot was sold on Sunday night. |
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Alpha - SOLD |
Bravo - SOLD |
Charlie - SOLD |
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Delta - SOLD |
Echo - SOLD |
Foxtrot - SOLD |
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Golf - SOLD |
Hotel - SOLD |
India - SOLD |
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Update (3/9/06): Pups were dewormed on Monday night and vaccinated with Solo-Jec 7 on Wednesday night, all went well. They have been eating dry Purina Puppy Chow for the last 5 days. Dogs are ready to be picked up starting Saturday, March 11th. |
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Update (10/2/06): Here's some pics sent in by Wesley Pete of Lilly (Charlie) and from Ken Haase of Mocha (Delta). Lou (Bravo) is the pup that we kept in the family, he belongs my brother-in-law Tracy Castro. Thanks for the pics, good luck hunting this season seems to be a bumper year. Dogs look great! I'll post any other pictures owners want to send in. |
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Lilly |
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Mocha |
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Lou |
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GSP info from DogBreedInfo.com Latest Update: 11/25/07
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