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How to Identify

​​German Shorthaired Pointers

(GSPs)

German Shorthaired Pointers come in a wide variety of colors ranging from solid liver to white with brown spots; there are even black GSPs.

​Below are several examples of the wide range of colors found in the breed.


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Black & White, Ticked and Patched with a Blaze.

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A solid black GSP.


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“White factor” – not much ticking,
white is ‘extra white’ with patches.
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“Saddle” markings.
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A dark liver Roan
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Solid liver GSPs;  many also have white chests.
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Another misconception is that GSPs always have docked tails. While it can help in identifying a dog, it is not a rule. Below are some beautiful GSPs with undocked tails.
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GSP’s can also vary in size; from females as small as 35lbs to males as large as 90lbs.

​Sometimes mixes and English Pointers can be misidentified as GSP’s.

While GSPs vary in looks, they tend to all have a similar disposition.


They are athletic, energetic, and very people oriented.

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    • About
    • Our Story
  • ADOPT
    • Adopting a GSP
    • Is a GSP Right for You?
    • Adoption Process
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    • Adoption Application
    • SEGSP Adopted >
      • 2025
      • 2024
      • 2023
      • 2022
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  • SEGSP Dogs Ready for Adoption
    • Alabama
    • Florida
    • Georgia
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    • South Carolina
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  • Courtesy Post Dogs Ready for Adoption
    • AL
    • FL
    • GA
    • MS
    • NC
    • SC
    • TN
    • Courtesy Post Success Stories >
      • 2025
  • Foster Dog News
    • 2025
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Application - FOSTER
    • Volunteer Application - OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
    • Volunteer PORTAL
  • DONATE
  • Fundraisers
  • RESOURCES
    • How to ID a GSP
    • What To Do If You Find a GSP
    • What To Do If You Lost A GSP
    • Training to Avoid Noise Sensitivity
    • Commonly Asked Questions
  • LOST & FOUND
    • Lost GSPs
    • Found GSPs
    • Tips for Finding Lost Dogs
  • Newsletter
  • In Memory Of
    • 2025
    • 2024
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    • 2021
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