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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.


Etymology

Origin of German shorthaired pointer

First recorded in 1930–35

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“Cute” isn’t the typical word associated with TSA personnel, but this German shorthaired pointer is an exception.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

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

CJ the German shorthaired pointer won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 16, 2021

Ms. Smiley’s latest — deemed “a feel-good escape” in a recent Times review — recounts the friendship between a racehorse, a German shorthaired pointer and a boy named Etienne.

From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2021

Sixth through 10th are the beagle, the poodle, the Rottweiler, the Yorkshire terrier and the German shorthaired pointer.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2018

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