Hunting started as man's quest for the family's meal for the month. Male members of the family have handled weapons and learned the art of tracking along with their dog. The oldest documentation of hunters using dogs was way back 1100's, the time Egyptians used canine friends as partners to track, bring out and retrieve fowl or animal.

As hunting became more sport than for survival, several tribes dedicated their time to breeding dogs that exhibit versatility, intelligence and the love of the hunt. By 1600's , using a Spanish pointer and several setters, Germans set out on a quest to breed another versatile hunting dog (just like the Weinmaraner).  The result was the Deutsch Kurzhaar, a dog that has the tracking ability of a Bloodhound, the bravery and pointing ability of the Spanish pointer and the sturdiness of the Mastiff. From a long line of special skilled hunting dogs, the Deutsch Kurzhaar exhibited all these attributes of its ancestors. In the time when hunting with several breed of dogs with special skills needed for different stages of the hunt.

In 1920, the first Deutsch Kaurzhaars were brought from their Teutonic masters ready to prove its worth to American hunters. Presently known as the German Short-haired pointer, this breed dog ranks close to the top in the list of preferred gundog and hunting companion.

This breeds build is lithe, strong and muscular. This combination enables the GSP to move swiftly and strongly to keep up with the game. Its ears are set high on its head characterized by a slight long flop. This dog breed's muzzle is long and wide which allows a better scent tracking and retrieving very furry game. The dog's intelligence is gleamed from its light brown or hazel eyes.

Recognizable for its liver coat color, with variations of: liver on white, white and speckled liver, or liver speckled on white and liver roan; the liver variations are the standard color of the GSP. Most often, this breed's head is nearly to all solid color.  Although a variation of black and black speckled, sand color (Gelber brand) or solid white is existent, they are disqualified and not recognizable in kennel clubs.

German hunters bred the GSP in order to do away with the need to hunt using several hunting dogs whose tasks differ according to their skills. The German Short-haired pointer is known as one of today's utility gundogs. Highly skilled in luring or attracting prey; sniffing out hiding game; tracking the wounded, killing and retrieving game. The GSP is a good companion during foot hunting, having the stamina to catch up with fleeting game. 

The German Short-haired pointer has a temperament is one of silent intelligence, brave, and affectionate. They are also known to be trainable and very cooperative, taking to the skill being taught in a short amount of time. They are also good with children and thrive on interaction with humans in their "pack" family. Despite the even temperament it is a very effective as a watch dog.

Training the GSP for special skills you require it to do, this dog is intelligently receptive, learning I the least possible time needed. Due to its intelligence and independence, this breed requires experienced and capable handlers. Insufficient exercise and improper handling produce inferior GSP's, often given to destructive behavior and hyperactivity.

Continuous activity, aside from hunting, aids this dog breed in expelling their stored energy. Like most versatile breeds, the GSP's are independent and are very capable out of the hunter's sight. Though if given too  much freedom, this dog's capable of trying to run the household.