I just adopted/rescued a 2 year old German Shorthaired Pointer from the animal shelter. As expected she is full of life and energy. When I first got her home she did not want to come inside, maybe because of my trophy room and all the mounts which she still seems to be a little scared of, but now does not want to go outside.
She has a fenced in backyard to spend the day in while I am at work and I'm sure she will enjoy it.

But I am one tired puppy today, when I said it was bedtime she decided it was play time. And when she finally was ready for bed you can guess what bed she ended up in even though I got her her own bed.

Would post some pictures but she will not stay still enough to take any.

Any advice any of y'all can give would be great as my experience with german shorthairs are extremely limited.

There is a retired vet in Gainsville who breeds & raises GSPs and Brittanys--here's his website: http://www.dellingersshorthairsandbrittanys.com/

I bought a GSP from him many years ago. I imagine he might be available to answer some questions.

GSPs need lots of exercise. And they are "people" dogs; they hate being alone.

Your yard may be fenced but that won't stop a determined GSP--they are expert diggers.

GSPs that are stressed or bored will find ways to amuse themselves--usually by chewing up some prized possession or digging under the fence, etc. They are very creative.

If you allow your GSP to sleep in the bed with you, that's where she'll end up permanently. Mine would start off at the foot of the bed but by morning I would be staring him in the face.

GSPs are absolutely wonderful dogs but demand a lot of attention and more exercise than you might imagine.

Good luck with your new friend!

I had GSP males for 25 years...they are hard headed, strong willed, and lovable.. Yes, mine slept on my bed..they need lots of exercise, attention, discipline, & love.


Good on you for taking on a rescue dog..hope you will enjoy the experience.

Yes they are very lovable, when she is inside she has decided she is a lap dog.