Brief History German Shorthaired pointer
The history of the ‘GSP’ cannot be traced back as far as the Hungarian Vizsla.
In the 18th and 19th century, breeding and selection of dogs to suit the changing needs of hunters in Great Britain and continental Europe, produced a wide range of animals which have developed into the distinctive gundogs breeds of today.
The use of firearms in hunting and the break up of many of the large middle European estates after the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars influenced the selection of dogs considered suitable for contemporary hunting. The British, with intact aristocracy retaining large landholdings, maintained and developed specialist breeds, such as the pointer, and setters, and retrievers and several varieties of spaniels, whilst the middle Europeans found their requirements best served by a dog which would hunt, point, and retrieve and follow blood.
About the breed
The GSP is a dual-purpose gundog from the same sub group as the Hungarian Vizsla, a Hunt Point Retrieve gundog, and as such was bred to do the same work.
He should be a versatile hunter, with a keen nose, performing well in both field and water.
There are some subtle differences between the Hungarian Vizsla, and the German shorthaired pointer in temperament.
As stated already the Vizsla can be very sensitive, and doesn’t respond well to harsh handling. Our experience is that the GSP does need a firmer hand and although just as easily trained, a different approach is needed. They can be wilful, and very stubborn, and always think they know better than you do.
They are slightly bigger and heavier than the vizsla, and the colour of the coat varies also. From solid black, right through to the very flashy liver and white colour.
They do like human company, but are quite happy to live in or outside in a suitable kennel situation.
Again they are extremely loyal, and very protective, and are also very good with children, although they can be very exuberant and because of their size they may not be the ideal dogs for the family with young children.
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