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The German Shorthaired Pointer was developed in the 1800s in Germany for hunting. This gun dog was developed by crossing an older German Pointer breed with the English Pointer to create a lean, athletic, and responsive breed. Its intelligence and affectionate nature make it a good companion dog for active owners. This is one of the few breeds that can perform virtually all gundog roles. It is pointer and retriever, a bird dog and water dog, can be used for hunting larger and more dangerous game, and in addition has a good sense of smell.