Hi!!! German Shorthairs aren't for everyone. I'm no expert on them, but there are some things I do know about them. They are hyper dogs, more hyper than labs or Goldens. You have to have the time to spend training them, taking them out so that they learn to behave proper (just like any other dog), and exposing them to as many situtations as possible or else you might end up with a dog who is very hyper. People say that they don't shed very much, but that is NOT true. They shed, and you have to comb them once a week. You have to make sure that you clean their ears or else they might get infections in them. They have to have a lot of exercise, where they go outside at least an hour a day and RUN, or else you can have a dog that gets nervous, agitated, and destructive. Oh yes, they whine too. They are natorious for that....for being so vocal. They drowl when they get excited too, well at least Heidi does and a lady who used to breed them says hers did too. Besides all that, they are VERY loyal, they love anyone and everyone, not a dog you would want for a guard dog, although they will bark when someone comes to the door. They get along well with other dogs, and other animals. They are VERY patient, and they love kids. They are very protective of the kids, and they are gentle too. They are obeident and they learn fast. They have a great willingless to learn. They excel at agility as they are fast, learn fast and very athletic. I found this website helpful as it describes them pretty acurately. They have such a unique personality. If you have any questions you can PM me.
German Shorthaired Pointers