Males weigh between 55 - 75 pounds.

Females weigh between 40 - 65 pounds.

"The German Shorthaired Pointer is a very versatile dog even though they can be a challenge. These dogs are highly intelligent and devoted to their humans. The GSP, as they are sometimes known by, has a short, thick, waterproof coat plus webbed feet to assist in retrieving from land and water. They have a keen sense smell that makes them great trackers, drug detectors, and hunters. These dogs have a drive to "seek and find", be extremely willing to please and is very brave around prey. In Germany long ago, the GSP was very popular with the poor who could not afford to own a different dog for every different task. Breeder Evelyn Maloney says, "They [the Germans] bred this dog to do absolutely everything!" The German Shorthaired Pointer breed has the number 24 rank in the AKC's recognized breeds. These dogs are very "pack" and human oriented. When it is well exercised and had a good breeding, it will be a calm housedog between playtimes. Even the pups that are bred strictly for show quality, will still retain a hunting instinct. This breed is friendly, but will guard its house. The GSP is known as the dog that will protect without aggression towards its family. With everything, this breed has a downside because nothing is perfect. The downside to this breed is they take a lot of patients and training, plus require a lifetime investment of time and effort. On the good side, these dogs are easily trainable and love to learn! "