German shorthaired pointer

American  

noun

1. one of a German breed of large sporting dogs having a short hard coat, usually liver or liver and white in color, and a docked tail, used as a versatile hunting dog.

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Etymology

Origin of German shorthaired pointer

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Wednesday, the Dalis family was asleep until their 3-year-old German shorthaired pointer began barking urgently from his unlocked crate in the master bedroom, according to homeowners Eleni and Tom Dalis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Renegade, a 2½-year-old German shorthaired pointer, was bred to be a hunting dog, but by the time he was 8 weeks old, Bradshaw knew he had the body type to compete in dog shows.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2019

Michelle Scott has twice won best in show at Westminster, guiding a Newfoundland and a German shorthaired pointer.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2019

C.J., a German shorthaired pointer, won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2016

Eager to see Liz again, John invited her to Pennsylvania to pick up his new puppy, a German shorthaired pointer named Dallas.

From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2015