German Shorthaired Pointer Question and Answer
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German Shorthair proper weightI own an 18 month old male German Shorthair. He appears to be very healthy and is fed premium dog food. He currently weighs 52 pounds and measures 23 to 24 inches at the withers. Does anyone know what he may weight at full...
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1 yoa male gspMy male GSP Fritz will be 1 yoa on christmas. He's 76 lbs. is this normal, and will he get bigger. I feed him twice a day still, you know when he's hungry. He's active, and has a companion in my daughter's Pit Bull.
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GSPIm think about getting a GSP. But i've read they don't like to be left alone. I work an 8 hour day. I have a big yard where the dog could roam while im gone. Do you think thats to long of a time for them to be alone?
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When do puppies start to show signs of their tick markings?When do puppies start to show signs of their tick markings?
In German Shorthaired Pointer - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- I do not have a shorthaired pointer yet, but am planning to get one. I would like to know ...
I do not have a shorthaired pointer yet, but am planning to get one. I would like to know how much you feed them?
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Is it okay to give a homemade supplement made with dry dog food, cream cheese, peanut ...Is it okay to give a homemade supplement made with dry dog food, cream cheese, peanut butter, corn oil, cottage cheese and browned hamburger meat to an elderly GSP that needs to gain a small amount of weight? I just wanted to check...
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How much exercise should a 9 week old puppy GSP get? Can they go for short walks, or ...How much exercise should a 9 week old puppy GSP get? Can they go for short walks, or should they stick to running in the yard?
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How much do they shed? low, medium or high?How much do they shed? low, medium or high?
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Will a GSP hunt rabbit...Will a GSP hunt rabbit...
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I don't have a GSP yet and am considering getting one. I live an active lifestyle on ...I don't have a GSP yet and am considering getting one. I live an active lifestyle on weekends (hunting hiking etc). During the week however I work 8 hrs a day and would have to leave the dog at home. I would only be able to let it...
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How long do they carry their pups?How long do they carry their pups?
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My dog is 13 this year and looking thin but eating well just weighed her she is ...My dog is 13 this year and looking thin but eating well just weighed her she is 20.25kg/44.7lbs and 23 inches tall is this okay?
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how much should a gsp weigh at 12 weeks?how much should a gsp weigh at 12 weeks?
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I just bought 2 new gsp's but the breeder did not cut the tail how long do I have till its ...I just bought 2 new gsp's but the breeder did not cut the tail how long do I have till its to late to cut the tailes?
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As german shorthairs get older, do they get scared of loud sounds?As german shorthairs get older, do they get scared of loud sounds?
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How much food should I be feeding my 3 month old german shortaired pointer?How much food should I be feeding my 3 month old german shortaired pointer?
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My 4yr old GSP just had 9 puppies 4 days ago. She is whinning, panting, digging and tore up ...My 4yr old GSP just had 9 puppies 4 days ago. She is whinning, panting, digging and tore up the box that the puppies are in. What do you think could be going on with her?
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How long does a female GSP remain in heat?How long does a female GSP remain in heat?
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As a child I grew up with a female pointer. I am interested in getting one for my family ...As a child I grew up with a female pointer. I am interested in getting one for my family but want to know the difference in temperament for males to females.
In German Shorthaired Pointer - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- I have a 5 month old GSP cross Staffy. I have been walking her twice a day for about 30 to ...
I have a 5 month old GSP cross Staffy. I have been walking her twice a day for about 30 to 45 mins each time...... is that too much?
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We just had a litter of gsp puppies and they are mostly white. Will they get freckles later ...We just had a litter of gsp puppies and they are mostly white. Will they get freckles later or will they stay white?
In German Shorthaired Pointer - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- Please tell me how many cups of food a day should a seven year old 50 pound female GSP ...
Please tell me how many cups of food a day should a seven year old 50 pound female GSP should be given?
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Approx how much should my 6 month old female GSP weigh? She is quite tall, already ...Approx how much should my 6 month old female GSP weigh? She is quite tall, already 24-25" to the wither. Thanks
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how much should a 7 month pointer weigh? and when do they stop growing?how much should a 7 month pointer weigh? and when do they stop growing?
In German Shorthaired Pointer - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers- how much (quantity) should i feed my GSP twice a day?
how much (quantity) should i feed my GSP twice a day?
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I have a 4 1/2 month GSP female puppy, i take her out for two 20 min walks on the lead ( ...I have a 4 1/2 month GSP female puppy, i take her out for two 20 min walks on the lead ( sometimes 3 ) and a good hour long free run every day. I know they are a very active breed but as she is still so young Is this too much for her?
In German Shorthaired Pointer - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers- I have a 15-week-old GSP male. He weights 18 pounds at this moment. After reading many ...
I have a 15-week-old GSP male. He weights 18 pounds at this moment. After reading many posts online it seems to me that he's fairly small for his age. We feed him 3 times a day a cup of Innova for puppies. Is his weight correct or...
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my GSP is 7. But he takes a while to get up and his knees click.Do you know why he is ...my GSP is 7. But he takes a while to get up and his knees click.Do you know why he is ageing so quickly? What can I qive him for his legs/knees.
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