German Shorthaired Pointer — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

German Shorthaired Pointer — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short and thick, tough to the touch, a little longer beneath the tail and on the haunches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Allowed colours are solid liver, or liver with white (ticked, patched or roaned), and likewise solid black or black with white.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is friendly, intelligent and eager to please.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is 23–25 inches for dogs and 21–23 for bitches; weight is 55–70 pounds and 45–60 pounds respectively.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Eyes are almond-shaped and medium, ideally dark brown; ears are broad, set fairly high and lie flat to the head.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include china or wall eyes, a flesh-coloured nose, a severely overshot or undershot bite, and any colour outside the liver/black family (including red, orange, lemon, tan or all-white).