German Shorthaired Pointer

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

They should be fed 2-5 cups of food per day. Getting them on a feeding schedule is ideal for this breed. Keeping their diet balanced and getting their weight and diet checked by your vet will ensure that your dog is healthy in all its life stages.

German Shorthaired Pointers have a smooth, short coat that sheds moderately. Their coat sheds mostly in the spring and autumn. So you'll want to increase your brushing routine to once a day when their shedding picks up in these seasons. Brush him at least once a week to remove dead hair and keep the skin and coat healthy.

Grooming them is relatively easy and manageable. Their coat may be clipped with clippers, stripped (a method in which the coat is thinned and reduced with a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife), or a combination of the two. If your dog's nails don't break off naturally, trim them once or twice a month to avoid painful tears and other complications.

Their ears should be checked regularly for signs of inflammation, such as redness or a foul odour. A thorough weekly examination will assist you in detecting possible health issues early on. Make grooming a pleasurable activity for them, complete with rewards and praise, and you'll be paving the way for quick vet tests and other handling when they're older.

They need a good amount of exercise every day to keep them active. They enjoy plenty of things to do, such as running, swimming, and other canine sports. Especially that they are athletic and loves to stimulate their mind and body. You can also bring them to a park where they can run freely and meet new friends.

Veterinary care is essential to maintain a dog's health and well-being, and the frequency of vet visits required will depend on the individual dog. Annual health checks are recommended to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout their different life stages. Especially that they are prone to minor health concerns such as Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD), von Willebrand's Disease (vWD), etc.

Your vet will complete a physical examination in these annual visits, take your dog's temperature, and check his heartbeat and overall health.

German Shorthairs can do well with children if they're raised with them. They have lots of energy and make excellent playmates for active older children. They can be too rambunctious for toddlers, however. Adult German Shorthairs who aren't familiar with children may do best in a home with older children who understand how to interact with dogs.

Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he's sleeping or eating or to try to take the dog's food away. No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child.

German Shorthaired Pointers are highly trainable dogs. They can easily remember all the lessons you will teach them. However, they won't follow blindly, so it is best to keep them motivated across their training. Have a little patience in understanding in dealing with them and use positive reinforcement to keep them engaged.

German Shorthairs can get along with other dogs. And because they are hunting dogs, they might be aggressive towards smaller pets such as cats and rabbits. But with proper socialization training, they can learn how to behave well around new friends.