German Shorthaired Sprointer Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the German Shorthaired Sprointer is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Social
Trainable
Bold
Cheerful
Cooperative
Boisterous

German Shorthaired Sprointer dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your German Shorthaired Sprointer. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

English Springer Spaniel and German Shorthaired Pointer

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German Shorthaired Sprointers are known for their short coat.

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A German Shorthaired Sprointer can have a litter of 7-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The German Shorthaired Sprointer breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia

Cherry Eye
Cataracts

Blood Test
X-Rays
Ophthalmologic Examination
Skin Scrape

German Shorthaired Sprointer have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Chase, Walk, Brushing, Chewing, Licking, Sheds, Hot spots, Hyper, Anxious, Running, Run, Beach walks, Play, Bushwalks, Road trip, Fetch, Walks

German Shorthaired Sprointers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Shorthaired Sprointer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Shorthaired Sprointers usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The German Shorthaired Sprointer is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

German Shorthaired Sprointer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) German Shorthaired Sprointer feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a German Shorthaired Sprointer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Shorthaired Sprointer is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, German Shorthaired Sprointers can be good with cats,

German Shorthaired Sprointers are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

German Shorthaired Sprointers are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older German Shorthaired Sprointer for a mellower experience.

The German Shorthaired Sprointer is a breed of dog that is known for being very easy to train. They are highly intelligent and eager to please, which makes them a great choice for both experienced and novice dog owners.