In terms of living conditions, it is possible to have a happy, healthy GSP in an apartment. But, this is not the most well-suited dog for a small space. You might find that, even if your pup is content, your neighbours may still be opposed to your dog living in an apartment complex. If they do have access to an outdoor space, be mindful about having dog-proof fences.
Remember also, that this is a dog who needs mental stimulation. If you leave them alone outside, you might come back to a ruined garden and a backyard filled with holes. Inside, make sure that all food items are securely stored. A clever pup like the GSP can pinpoint a tasty target with ease and gobble it up before you have a chance to catch them.
And thanks to their light and dark coat, their fur is going to be visible pretty much everywhere. But with a regular grooming practice, you can easily keep it under control. You can do this with a rubber grooming glove or deshedding tool to pick up loose fur.
As far as washing goes, give them a bath every two to four months, depending on their lifestyle and skin sensitivity. Bathing can help keep their coat shiny and cut down on shedding. Other than that, GSPs need the grooming basics: teeth cleaning, nail trimming, and checking their ears, especially after water play.
With an average lifespan of up to 14 years, the GSP is a pretty healthy dog for their size. They do have some medical concerns that Owners should know about:. In general, GSPs are very agile and light on their feet, but accidents do happen. Make sure they have a trusted pet insurance plan for any mishaps or health concerns.
This is an inherited trait that appears whenever they sense that a bird or other small animal is nearby. Training leads to a more formal stance and ability to hold the point until the hunter releases them. But the average family GSP might just point whenever instinct takes over! The GSP is one incredible hunting dog.
Thrown in the mix is their lovable family-friendly attitude. Without the right outlet for their hunting drive, they can become quite difficult to handle. He's brilliant, but needs time to rest after giving complete focus. You think you've seen weird dog sleeping positions?
Not compared to what a GSP owner sees everyday! Your GSP will sleep curled in a ball, sprawled out on his back, you name it. Think of anything we missed that all GSP owners understand? Let us know on Facebook! And don't forget to take our poll below and let us know why you chose the German Shorthaired Pointer as your canine companion. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration.
Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. Jul 11, 2 Minutes. Not sure where to start? End of Round No. A Commission Officer observes this and yells at Nurse. The Officer then wipes GSP's back off with a towel.
Penn quits. All of the above can be seen in the original feed of UFC Only at the end of Round No. It appeared that Nurse wiped his hands off on GSP's chest, this is illegal.
At this point, any leftover Vaseline would be minimal.
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