Buyer question
How long does a German Shorthaired Pointer live?
Our Animal Library gives the German Shorthaired Pointer a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the German Shorthaired Pointer page in the Everybarn Animal Library. German Shorthaired Pointer in the Animal Library
The detail
A German all-purpose gun dog bred to point, track and retrieve on land and in water, so it has a hunter's drive and stamina to match. Affectionate and quick to learn, but under-exercised it becomes restless, noisy and destructive.
- Best fit
- Runners, hunters, big yards
- Temperament
- Driven, friendly, bright
What to weigh
A GSP needs serious daily running and a secure fence, since a strong prey drive sends it after birds, cats and squirrels. Bored, it will find its own work, usually in your house.