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German Shorthaired Pointer Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

German Shorthaired Pointer traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

German Shorthaired Pointer dog
  • API trait row: German Shorthaired Pointer
  • Weight range: 45.0-70.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: easier to train, kid-friendly, more protective

German Shorthaired Pointer traits

TraitGerman Shorthaired Pointer
Good with children5/5
Good with other dogs4/5
Shedding3/5
Grooming needs2/5
Drooling2/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers4/5
Playfulness4/5
Protectiveness4/5
Trainability5/5
Energy5/5
Barking3/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
German Shorthaired Pointer
large size, light grooming		$880/yr$180/yr$61/mo$1,792/yr

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