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Adopting a German Shorthaired Pointer

Frequently asked questions about about acquiring an German Shorthaired Pointer - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a German Shorthaired Pointer at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a German Shorthaired Pointer is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying German Shorthaired Pointers from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,500.

The easiest way to adopt a German Shorthaired Pointer would be through a rescue that specializes in German Shorthaired Pointers. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available German Shorthaired Pointers in your area.

German Shorthaired Pointer fun facts

Fun Facts:

The pointing instinct is so intense in this breed that even puppies who have never been on a hunt or trained to "point" with their paws towards game sometimes do it.

Both the Air Force and the TSA employ hard-working German Shorthaired Pointers to sniff out explosives.

The noses of German Shorthaired Pointers match the color of their coats!

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German Shorthaired Pointer Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about German Shorthaired Pointer types to temperament and health issues to popular German Shorthaired Pointer mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.