German Short-haired Pointer (Noun)
Meaning
Liver or liver-and-white hunting dog developed in Germany; 3/4 pointer and 1/4 bloodhound.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile breed well-suited for hunting due to its keen sense of smell and athleticism.
- My grandfather raised German Shorthaired Pointers for years and swore by their ability to track and retrieve game.
- The German Shorthaired Pointer is known for being a liver-or-liver-and-white-colored dog that thrives on physical exercise.
- In the 1800s, breeders crossed pointers with bloodhounds to create the German Shorthaired Pointer, resulting in a unique hunting dog.
- With its excellent tracking skills, the German Shorthaired Pointer quickly gained popularity among European hunters.