German shorthaired pointer

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of German shorthaired pointer¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Beyond the winery, Gupta’s simple pastimes include taking her German shorthaired pointer, Henry, to the park, but the world of wine is woven deeply into her life.

From Seattle Times

A Pekingese named Wasabi won best in show, beating out a whippet, a French bulldog, an old English sheepdog, a German shorthaired pointer, a Samoyed and a West Highland white terrier.

From Fox News

A Pekingese named Wasabi won best in show, beating out a whippet, a French bulldog, an old English sheepdog, a German shorthaired pointer, a Samoyed and a West Highland white terrier.

From Washington Times

A Pekingese named Wasabi won best in show, beating out a whippet, a French bulldog, an old English sheepdog, a German shorthaired pointer, a Samoyed and a West Highland white terrier.

From Seattle Times

Wasabi came out on top of a finalist pack that also included a whippet, a French bulldog, an old English sheepdog, a German shorthaired pointer, a Samoyed, and a West Highland white terrier.

From Fox News