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German Shorthaired Pointer

Versatile gundog; athletic, intelligent, eager to please.

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German Shorthaired Pointer

Available German Shorthaired Pointers

Lewis, male 5yo German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Dog Aid Society of Scotland
Male

Lewis

5 years

German Shorthaired Pointer · large

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Zwergspitz (reinrassig), female senior German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Yorkshire Hilfe
Female

Zwergspitz (reinrassig)

8 years

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇩🇪Germany

MAEVA EX MAYA, MARRON female senior German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est
Female

MAEVA EX MAYA

9 years

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇫🇷France

FRAX, BICOLORE - MARRON - BLANC male 7yo German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at SPA de Lyon et du Sud-Est
Male

FRAX

7 years

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇫🇷France

Zara, female 4yo German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Gli Amici del Randagio, Mariano Comense (Como)
Female

Zara

4 years

German Shorthaired Pointer · medium

🇮🇹Mariano Comense (Como), Italy

PAMPA, female German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Refuge Saint Roch (Valence), Valence
Female

PAMPA

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇫🇷Valence, France

Tchoupie und Tabby, female 3yo German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Tierheim Würzburg, Würzburg
Female

Tchoupie und Tabby

3 years

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇩🇪Würzburg, Germany

Kyra, female senior German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Tierheim Linz, Linz
Female

Kyra

10 years

German Shorthaired Pointer · large

🇦🇹Linz, Austria

Cesar, male German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Protectora Malaga, Málaga
Male

Cesar

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇪🇸Málaga, Spain

Coco und Kiwi, male German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Tierhelfer Ingelheim e. V.
Male

Coco und Kiwi

German Shorthaired Pointer · large

🇩🇪Germany

Darti, male 5yo Podenco for adoption at BMT Tierheim Pfullingen, Pfullingen
Male

Darti

5 years

Podenco · large

🇩🇪Pfullingen, Germany

Kabo, male German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Saving Souls Animal Rescue
Male

Kabo

German Shorthaired Pointer · medium

🇨🇾Cyprus

Jordan, male German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Saving Souls Animal Rescue
Male

Jordan

German Shorthaired Pointer · medium

🇨🇾Cyprus

Brownie/Barney, male German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Saving Souls Animal Rescue
Male

Brownie/Barney

German Shorthaired Pointer · medium

🇨🇾Cyprus

🆘SCOOBIDOO – OPERATION DOYEN🆘, male senior German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at SPA 65 Tarbes, Tarbes
Male

🆘SCOOBIDOO – OPERATION DOYEN🆘

10 years

German Shorthaired Pointer · large

🇫🇷Tarbes, France

CAMI, male senior German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at SPA 65 Tarbes, Tarbes
Male

CAMI

8 years

German Shorthaired Pointer · medium

🇫🇷Tarbes, France

POPY, male young German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at SPA 65 Tarbes, Tarbes
Male

POPY

1 year

German Shorthaired Pointer · large

🇫🇷Tarbes, France

BRACO, male 6yo German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Protectora de Gipuzkoa
Male

BRACO

6 years

German Shorthaired Pointer · medium

🇪🇸Spain

VICK, male young German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at SPA Laon, Laon
Male

VICK

2 years

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇫🇷Laon, France

Rita, female 6yo German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at SPA Beaurepaire-en-Bresse, Beaurepaire
Female

Rita

6 years

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇫🇷Beaurepaire, France

MAYA, Branco e Castanho female senior German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at O Cantinho da Milu, Lisbon
Female

MAYA

11 years

German Shorthaired Pointer · medium

🇵🇹Lisbon, Portugal

Boss, male senior German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Hundehilfe Mariechen, Stadtsteinach
Male

Boss

11 years

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇩🇪Stadtsteinach, Germany

Momo, male 4yo German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Hundehilfe Mariechen, Stadtsteinach
Male

Momo

4 years

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇩🇪Stadtsteinach, Germany

Circe und Ralpi, male senior German Shorthaired Pointer for adoption at Tierhilfe Arme Pfoten, Arme Pfoten
Male

Circe und Ralpi

11 years

German Shorthaired Pointer

🇨🇭Arme Pfoten, Switzerland

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About the breed

German Shorthaired Pointer characteristics.

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a member of the Sporting group, typically large in size. Like all dogs, individual German Shorthaired Pointer personalities can vary — rescue dogs especially may have unique temperaments shaped by their prior experiences. Getting to know a dog before adopting is always recommended.

As a larger breed, the German Shorthaired Pointer generally needs ample space and regular exercise. A home with a garden or access to open spaces is ideal, though many larger dogs adapt well to apartment living with sufficient daily walks.

Rescue German Shorthaired Pointer dogs may need extra patience during the settling-in period. Many shelters provide behavioural assessments and can advise on whether a specific dog is suited to your household.

Adoption guide

What to expect when adopting a German Shorthaired Pointer.

Adopting a German Shorthaired Pointer from a rescue shelter gives a deserving animal a second chance at happiness. Shelters across Europe care for thousands of dogs, and every adoption makes room for another animal in need.

The adoption process

Most European shelters follow a structured adoption process: an initial application, a meet-and-greet with the animal, a home check (in some countries), and finally the adoption contract.

Health and veterinary care

Reputable shelters vaccinate, microchip, and neuter or spay animals before rehoming. Adoption fees typically cover these veterinary costs.

Settling in at home

The first few weeks are an adjustment period. A quiet space, consistent routine, and patience go a long way. Many rescue dogs blossom within weeks once they feel safe and loved.

Adopting from another country

Cross-border adoption within Europe is common. Your German Shorthaired Pointer will need an EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination, and a microchip. Check our dog import guides for country-specific requirements.

Why adopt

Why adopt a German Shorthaired Pointer?

Many people are surprised to find purebred and pedigree animals in rescue shelters. German Shorthaired Pointer dogsend up in shelters for many reasons — changes in owner circumstances, allergies, moving abroad, or simply being found as strays. None of these reasons reflect on the animal's character.

By choosing to adopt rather than buy, you help reduce demand for commercial breeding, give an animal a loving home, and support the vital work that rescue shelters do across Europe.

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