Appearance of the German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle
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| A slender but athletic hybrid, the German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle is a medium-sized dog with long legs and a long body. Its coat can vary in many colors, including liver and white, red, blue, black, gray, silver, brown, apricot and cream. Its ears hang low and may be covered with soft fur. His coat can be wavy or slightly curly, and can grow to varying lengths on his body. His eyes will be round, bright and show a definite air of confidence and intelligence. His stance will be symmetrical, and his tail will be held straight or raised. |
Temperament of the German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle
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| Although there is little information on the German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle, we can study the parent breeds to understand what type of behavior to expect from the hybrid breed. Typically, this dog is extremely intelligent and has an excellent memory. Not only does it pick up commands easily, but it can also be difficult to break unwanted habits. The best way to avoid behaviors such as chewing, barking or destroying property is to keep his mind and body stimulated. Offer him obedience classes or an activity like agility, running or visits to the dog park where he can interact with other dogs. He's affectionate with his family but may take a while to warm up to strangers. Visits to the dog park will help him gain confidence around people. He may be suitable for a family with children, but must always be supervised. |
Needs and activities of the German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle
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| German Shorthaired Pointerpoodles have a lot of energy. He'll thrive on more than an hour of activity a day, and he'll be in excellent shape if you do this for him, and in turn, so will you. He's fast and agile and can be an excellent running or hiking partner. He loves to swim, so trips to the beach will be much appreciated. He's a little too active to live in an apartment, so a fenced backyard is preferable so he doesn't seek out freedom and chase neighborhood wildlife. He's adapted to all climates, but if you've trimmed or groomed his coat, be sure to provide adequate warmth in cold weather. |
Maintenance of the German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle
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| The German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle can require a fair amount of maintenance, depending on the exact texture of its coat. If it has any of the characteristics of the Poodle, it will need professional grooming at least once every six weeks, but, if you wish, you can keep its coat trimmed to space grooming appointments further apart. This hybrid may need brushing, bathing and trimming every three to six weeks. With or without a sophisticated grooming job, your German Shorthaired Pointerpoodle will require daily brushing. It's also important to check his feet if he's been hunting to make sure they're in perfect condition, and his nails should be trimmed every few weeks, unless he's wearing them down on his own. His ears should be checked for any redness or odor, and his teeth brushed several times a week. |
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