Common reasons for surrender
The most common reason for surrender is behavioral problems. The German Shorthaired Pointer will have behavioral problems if the owners aren’t firm enough in their training.
Pros
German Shorthaired Pointers have a close cropped coat and can sometimes be tolerated by dog lovers who suffer from allergies, especially if that person takes medication. He loves to be with his people and will respond to your love with his love. The German Shorthair Pointer can be comical and is extremely intelligent, so she’s a lot of fun to train and to just pal around together.
Cons
You need a sense of humor with your German Shorthair Pointer. Some will take things off the counters (counter surf), shred a magazine, or chew a shoe if you’re not watching. You must make a choice about what’s most important – your furniture or your dog? If you can’t tolerate the dog chewing the couch or another valuable piece of furniture, don’t get a German Shorthair Pointer. Because a field dog is outdoors much of the time, you will need to keep a close watch for fleas or ticks. Over-the-counter remedies, such as Frontline Advantage or Hartline, work well to combat these problems.
Diet
The German Shorthaired Pointer does not need a high protein kibble. Under 30 percent is fine as long as you do not use one that lists corn as the first ingredient. She will likely beg for more food, but don’t give in and overfeed your dog. The German Shorthaired Pointer may have a milk bone or a dog biscuit when it’s time to go into the kennel or crate. Don’t feed your dog from the table.