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by David Layton (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Ringpress Books Ltd (15 April 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0948955783
  • ISBN-13: 978-0948955785
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 19.4 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 320,527 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The German shorthaired pointer is an all-round gundog, the first of the hunting, pointing and retrieving breeds to emigrate from its native Germany. The author covers all aspects of this versatile breed, from the normal affairs of care and management to the more specialized area of gundog training.


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The German Shorthaired Pointer is an all-round gundog - hunting, pointing and retrieving, excelling on land and in water. This is the first of the Hunting, Pointing, Retrieving breeds to emigrate from its native home in Germany, and it has been adopted worldwide as a superb shooting companion. Aristocratic in looks, and steady in temperament, the German Shorthaired Pointer also has tremendous powers of stamina and endurance, making it superior to many other gundog breeds. As well as its working ability, the breed is a gentle and affectionate family companion and an impressive show dog. German Shorthaired Pointers Today covers all aspects of this versatile breed. Expert advice is given on choosing a puppy and caring for its needs. There is comprehensive coverage of training and socialisation, and for those interested in working their dogs, there is detailed information on all aspects of gundog training. The German Shorthaired Pointer is becoming increasingly popular in the show ring, and an indepth analysis of the Breed Standard gives guidance on the breed's coat and comformation, its temperament and its movement. For the more experienced owner, there is information on breeding, with advice on breeding programmes, mating, whelping and caring for the litter. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and line-drawings, German Shorthaired Pointers Today is essential reading for all enthusiasts of this delightful breed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for a Western viewpoint, 3 Jan 2000
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I am a UK resident and have owned, shown and field trialled GSP's for some 18 years. Although this book is not of sufficient detail to be used as the one source of information regarding the rearing and training of your shorthair, it covers a broad spectrum of topics with some super photos. I always recommend this book as an essential buy to all my future puppy buyers, and advise them to read it cover to cover. If they find any of the topics of particular interest, they can then buy a book that specialises in this field alone. I see David's book as a little like the All Purpose Gundog he is writing about, perhaps not the best in every field but well worthy of ownership.
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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars If you don't hunt with your GSP, don't read this book., 18 May 1997
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I had to give this book a low score, but I admit Mr. Layton didn't write it for me. If you are planning to hunt, try, and show your GSP, then this is the book for you. But if you are like me, and you want a dog as a loving family member, active participant in outdoor events; if you could care less about the dog's lineage (as long as he is healthy); and if you think the AKC and FCI are just a bit nuts for telling you your dog is no good because he is a few centemeters too short, don't read this book. Admittedly, most GSP owners are professional handlers and hunters. But there are a lot of us out there, too. And we don't appreciate Mr. Layton's snide remarks about those who hold the quite reasonable belief that it is possible to enjoy nature without murdering it. This book presents a strange mix. It is at once too detailed and too simple. For example, the section on breeding bitches is excellently detailed, but I doubt the average reader would use this book as a guide in that regard. By contrast, the sections on puppy and field training are woefully inadequate, and the only way to train a dog according to this book would be to select a previously trained dog to work with, which defeats the purpose. Mr. Layton assumes too much of his readers. Somehow, he goes from his excellent section on birth to a similarly excellent section on advanced retrieval work. But how we got our week-old puppy to that advanced state of training seems to have been left on the editing-room floor. I also did not enjoy Mr. Layton's superscilious atttitude toward raising dogs. Though he is correct that the safest bet in purchasing a dog is to buy a puppy from a reputable breeder, those of us who rescue adult GSPs from the pound (and certain euthanasia) and work patiently with them, knowing that they will probably never achieve their puppy potential, deserve the accolades (not the derision) of our fellow dog owners. In sum, if this is the only book you will ever buy for your GSP, find something else. If you are a hunter or champion breeder, this may be the book for you. If you are training your dog independently, and want this book only as a supplement, enjoy it. But to anyone who can't understand why some humans get a thrill out shooting defenseless creatures for sport, steer clear--this book will only upset you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - the definitive work on GSP's., 22 Oct 1999
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A high quality well written book with a wealth of photographs. The author clearly knows his subject inside out and any GSP owner (new or old) will learn something from this. Whether your interest is in shooting, falconry, field trials, showing or simply having a GSP as a pet the book will prove to be very useful to you.
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