Definition

Noun: A breed of hunting dog originating in Germany, characterized by a short, dense coat that is typically solid liver (brown) or liver-and-white in color. The breed is a versatile gun dog, developed as a cross of approximately three-quarters pointer and one-quarter bloodhound.

Usage

The term "German short-haired pointer" is used as a singular noun to refer to an individual dog of this breed or to the breed as a whole. It is a proper noun for a specific breed and is often capitalized.

Examples

• The German short-haired pointer is renowned for its intelligence and endurance in the field.
• We are considering getting a German short-haired pointer as a family pet and hunting companion.
• Her German short-haired pointer pointed perfectly at the covey of quail.

Advanced Usage

• The breed name can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other nouns.
  • Example: She attended a German short-haired pointer club meeting.

Variants and Related Words

• GSP: A common initialism for the breed name.
  • Example: Many hunters prefer the GSP for its versatility.
• Deutsch Kurzhaar: The original German name for the breed.
• Pointer: A broader category of hunting dogs that the German short-haired pointer belongs to.
• Versatile hunting dog: A descriptive term for breeds like the German short-haired pointer that perform multiple tasks (pointing, retrieving, tracking).

Synonyms

• Gun dog
• Bird dog
• (Note: While these are general synonyms for the type of work it does, "German short-haired pointer" is the specific breed name and is not interchangeable with other breed names like "English pointer" or "Weimaraner.")

Idioms and Phrases

(This specific breed name is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. liver or liver-and-white hunting dog developed in Germany; 3/4 pointer and 1/4 bloodhound