Along the way, there was influence of Spanish and English pointers as well as several hounds and tracking dogs. According to the AKC, it’s likely the GSP descended from an early breed called the German Bird Dog which itself was a combination of even earlier breeds. The GSP was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930, but in its native Germany its origins date back to the 17th century or before. Informal nicknames are simply “short hair” and GSP. And it is primarily a pointer of upland birds, but it is so much more. It indeed has short hair, which is a main differentiator between it and the Verein Deutsch Draathar (which translates to True German Wirehair) and the German Longhaired Pointer. If you are the kind of hunter (and we’re intentionally omitting the modifiers “bird” and “upland” here) who wants one dog with the capability to handle any task – in the field and at home – the GSP is a superb selection.Īs might be expected from German efficiency, the name of the German Shorthaired Pointer is very specific and to the point.
You have aptly and precisely described the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP). Now take that description, but put it into the nomenclature of bird dogs. If you are happy owning a single knife for all your outdoor needs, the Swiss Army Knife is a superb choice. When you look at it, you know exactly what it is and its purpose for being. Its color, the simple Swiss Army logo, and even its silhouette, are all iconic. Typical Teutonic design principles make it functional, rugged … some say, over-built. It’s also a can opener, a corkscrew, a scissors, a saw, a file, even a tweezers and a toothpick It’s a pocketknife, but it’s so much more. Even those unfortunate enough to not spend much time in the outdoors know about the Swiss Army Knife. Meet the efficient, effective, do-it-all Swiss Army Knife of hunting dogs By Bill Miller
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