BREED INFORMATION CLUB INFO & CONTACTS MEMBERSHIP CALENDAR EVENT HIGHLIGHTS WINNERS & BRAGGING RIGHTS AKC EVENTS FOR GSPs GSP RESCUE LINKS HOME	About GSPs A versatile, all-purpose hunting dog, the GSP is lean and well-balanced with an aristocratic head. The length of the muzzle should be the same as the length of the skull. A large nose is preferred, the larger the better. The eyes have an intelligent, good-humored expression. The eyes and nose are brown. The ears are broad and set high, and lie close to the head. The short, medium dense coat can be solid liver, liver & white, patched, ticked or roan. The only allowable colors are liver and white. The tail is docked by 60%, and the dewclaws removed.GSPs are affectionate, loyal companions. They are very people-oriented, and not happy if isolated. GSPs are highly energetic dogs and are not well suited to apartment life. They do best with a large, secure yard to allow plenty of exercise, and daily activities to prevent boredom. If exercised sufficiently, the GSP makes a fine family member. However if left to his own devices, he can become restless and destructive. GSPs love to run, jump, swim and HUNT. They excel in the world of competitive hunting (field trials) and hunt tests. They are also great competitors in the performance arenas of agility, obedience, flyball, tracking and the conformation ring. See more on these events on our AKC Events page.If you think you'd like to own a GSP, CLICK HERE FIRST Official AKC Breed Standard Approved August 11, 1992 Effective September 30, 1992 Finding a Fine Shorthair = Finding a Responsible Breeder.The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Atlanta promotes responsible breeding practices (see GSPCA Code of Ethics.) We encourage all breeders to adopt the guidelines presented by the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America.Buyer education is a main key for our breed's welfare. Buyers need to research and purchase only from ethical and responsible breeders who breed for the purpose of bettering the German Shorthaired Pointer, not to enlarge their pocket book.  We have listed some links below to assist buyers in their research for a healthy GSP that meets our breed standards:GSPCA Frequently Asked Questions GSP Health Testing Information and DatabasesOrthopedic Foundation for Animals http://www.offa.org/Canine Eye Registration Foundation http://www.vmdb.org/verify.htmlOptigen http://www.optigen.com/ Look under ‘Tests’ for German Shorthaired Pointer Cone Degeneration Disease (Day Blindness) * The breed’s health issues are also addressed under Frequently Asked Questions listed above.

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