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Ch. Kan-Point’s VJK Autumn Roses Westminster BIS Winner 2005 So, now Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is over. You like most of America was blown away by the impeccable Carlee & her handler, Michelle. Now you think that "this is the breed for me!" Carlee was elegant, well behaved, calm, and responsive to her handler. What a perfect match for our family! I hate to burst your
bubble, but Carlee is the result of many, many hours of training and dedication
by her handler and her owners. German Shorthaired Pointers are first and
foremost, HUNTERS. They have the capacity to
hunt all day long, and usually need their owner to bring them in. That means
they have LOTS of
energy. They can also regard anything small and furry as prey. They can be
trained to live with cats, but that will depend on how dedicated you are in
training them to accept that small furry thing is part of the family too. My
dogs would leave the cats alone in the house, but in the yard, if they ran, they
were fair game. Shorthairs are also Do you think at this point I'm trying to scare you away from a German Shorthaired Pointer? Yes & no. I want you to think, do the research on this breed and be honest with the amount of time you have to give to a dog with these needs. Be aware of the production of these dogs by back yard breeders (BYB) and puppy mills, hoping to capitalize on Carlee's success in the ring, and the unstated marketing done by winning Westminster Dog Show. They will tell you that "yes, this dog is good in apartments", "yes, they're great with all small animals", or " they are easy to train and don't take much time." By this time next year shelters, humane societies, and rescues will be overwhelmed with even more Shorthairs being relinquished by their owners, because they got more than they bargained for, and they did not do enough research on the breed before purchasing that cute, adorable bundle of fur. I
love this breed! I enjoy the challenge of sharing my life with Shorthairs. They
are similar to 2-4 yr old children: always into something; wanting to be with
you; following you from room to
These same remarks apply to Weimaraners as well!!
Buying a Weimaraner or a GSP is not a decision to take lightly. Many things need to be considered. They both grow to be medium to large, active, intelligent dogs, with strong needs and desires. Maintaining a dog requires a great deal of time, money, effort, and a certain commitment on the part of the owner. This decision can last 10-15 years, so be certain of your decision.
If you can answer a resounding YES to ALL of these questions........ CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Welcome to the wonderful world of dog ownership!! GOOD LUCK!!!
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extremely INTELLIGENT.
They require daily interaction and stimulation from their family. A Shorthair
that is bored, will make up it's own fun, and it's usually something that we do
not find amusing: digging up the yard, tearing up the furniture, destroying
walls & carpet. We once owned a rescue dog that knew how to open the
refrigerator on its own. 
room.
They need mental stimulation, whether in the form of formal obedience, agility,
hunting, tracking, Search & Rescue work, or training them to do tricks to amuse
your friends. Their brains need to be challenged and engaged. They can be
mischievous and very playful. They need and crave a structured environment, just
like children do. Shorthairs (and dogs in general) thrive and do best with a
structured environment, where they know and understand the rules, and the rules
are the same time after time. Please read through the list below about questions
to ask yourself and your family before bringing your new puppy home.
