Pointers are both excellent hunting dogs and loyal family companions. They’re categorized in the sporting group. These dogs are energetic but there are ways to try and keep their exuberance in check.

The German Shorthaired Pointer, or GSP, is a popular “hunt, point, retrieve” (HPR) breed. They were originally bred as the ultimate all-round gundogs, to sniff out game (hunt), freeze in place to mark ...

Pointers, often referred to as the aristocrats of the dog world, are elegant, athletic, and intelligent. Known for their sharp instincts and friendly disposition, these breeds have historically been ...

(AP) — Labrador retrievers aren’t letting go of their hold on U.S. dog lovers, but German shorthaired pointers are tugging on the top ranks of doggy popularity, according to new American Kennel Club ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 7 Best Companion Dogs for a German Shorthaired Pointer originally appeared on PetHelpful. The German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) is ...

Grouse hunters are a notoriously opinionated bunch. Put more than two of them in the same room and sure as sunrise they’ll find something to disagree about. More likely, they’ll find lots to disagree ...

In the time and place where I grew up—Sioux City, Iowa, in the 1960s and early ‘70s—hunting dog breeds didn’t live in the house, period. It simply wasn’t done. The proper place for a bird hunting dog ...

Seeing something like this is enough to panic any hunter or pet lover. Learn how to protect your dog during the 39th Annual All Breed Desnaking Program, August 4-5, 2018. Credit: Photo by Getty Images ...

He can already fetch, behaves normally very well, always sits immediately on command and loves the water.<P> He also wants to be with me outside doing almost anything.<P> Norman is fascinated by the ...