The now-extinct Old Spanish Pointer is considered the ancestor of all pointing dog breeds, used for hunting in England and Spain around the 18th century.

Pointing dog breeds were originally bred as gundogs, typically used for finding game. When a pointing dog sniffs out game, they go “on point”, freezing in position, lifting a paw and aiming ...

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a very iconic breed of bird dog that originated from the rustic German countryside. Famous ...

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I spent the last month assessing the best hunting dog vests of 2024 with the help of my bird dog: a 5-year-old wirehair pointing griffon named Gunney, who wore each vest in the field.

Choosing a hunting dog can be a daunting task. Do you want or need a flushing breed or a pointing breed? A big bold brush buster or small pocket rocket? Male or female? A dog that runs big, or a close ...

In her upcoming book, Noem wrote about shooting the 14-month-old German wirehaired pointer after a bad hunting trip. The dog also attacked someone’s chickens and snapped at Noem when she tried ...

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“The dog was bred to do anything,” said Jalbert. He explained that wealthy folks in Germany in the 1800s had a separate dog for each task — pointing, retrieving, blood tracking.

German Shorthaired Pointers are one of the most popular hunting dog breeds. If you're looking for a compatible companion for your GSP, this piece is for you!

Credit: pexels Considering that it was designed by a dedicated breeder who wanted an all-terrain hunting dog, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a product of focus and function.