German Shorthaired Pointer - How Much Exercise Does a GSP Really Need?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ธ.ค. 2024
- Today we are taking a couple of young German Shorthaired Pointers on a farm adventure training session. We thought this would be a good chance to provide a little insight into the the GSP's naturally high levels of energy, endurance, and natural inquisitiveness.
If you are thinking about purchasing a German Shorthair Pointer, make sure you understand that you are purchasing a dog that is bred to hunt and run all day long, with very little rest. These dogs are very rewarding companions, but one must be realistic about the effort level required to help them be successful in a suburban environment.
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The breed is considered medium in size with the males slightly larger than the females. One should be able to determine the sex of the dog based on general appearance, i.e. males should look masculine and females should look feminine. A fairly healthy breed but the first time buyer should always inquire about health clearances of the sire and dam when looking for a puppy. Breeders should have no problem discussing or answering any health issues being asked. The following are considered as a minimum to ask about: OFA or PennHip - hip dysplasia; Cardiac-echocardiogram for congenital cardiac; CERF - current eye clearance of PRA done each year until age 6 every two years afterward; CD - DNA test for carrier status for cone degeneration (may be cleared by both Parents DNA test indicating "normal" a non-carrier.) Read more about health clearances.
It is important to remember this is primarily a hunting dog, bred for a purpose, and as such will have a high level of activity and/or energy that needs to be channeled. Just like people not all are created equal and while some will learn a task quickly others may take more time and patience. GSPs tend to be eager to please and willing to learn at relatively young ages if the training sessions are not forced and kept short and simple. Even though some may appear physically mature by the time they are six months old their brain may not be engaged until they reach two years of age. Thus you may have an adult size dog with a "teenage" brain.
The coat of a GSP is short but not thin and when one runs their hand across a dog the hair should not feel soft to the touch with exception of the hair found on the head and ears. The GSP head is shaped differently than that found on a Lab or Pointer and its ear is slightly larger and longer, not pointed at the end but slightly rounded. To prevent field injuries the tail is docked, not short like a Boxer or Doberman but should be at least 6 to 8 inches long with some a bit longer and with dewclaws removed. Often confused by some as a Dalmatian because some of the coat patterns of the GSP are bright white with small markings referred to as "ticking" or with Labs because of the solid liver or black versions. Yet if compared side by side it would be readily apparent that none of them look alike.
If interested in a GSP is it important to find a breeder you feel comfortable asking questions or to talk with about health issues, training or any thing that might come to mind.
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Best part about Stonnie....he let's dogs actually be dogs and have some freedom and fun! Most trainers unfortunately forget that
This is exactly how I use to walk my Airedale mix. I had no idea it’s how they hunt naturally.
That’s my girl IZZY, she’s been home from training for 7 months. Sending her to Stonnie for in kennel training was the best decision ever, it’s worth every penny! She’s still spot on with her social behavior, recall in every situation that we’ve experienced to date and she’s an overall pleasure to have as a family pet. We don’t hunt but enjoy several different outdoor activities and Absolutely love all of the puppy sized adventures that we do! The breed does require a lot of exercise but it hasn’t been a problem for us. It was hard to find a breeder that didn’t dock the tails but once I found one after speaking to our vet I knew that’s what I wanted...one with a tail. It hasn’t been an issue and we’ve been in several different environments. Our Miss Izzy is a true joy thanks to her trainer so I must give a huge shout out to Stonnie once again!
I agree. I'm going to try to get one with a long tail next time.
Izzy is my girl, it’s been 3 years since her training and she is still spot on, recall and social acceptable behavior is as good as the day we brought her home. She is an absolute pleasure! Thank you Stonnie!!
That’s awesome to hear! I’m about to get mine Saturday! Looking forward to the training process
Thanks for following up here! Awesome to watch this video years later and read you’re still doing well :)
“That’s why we brought 2 Shorthairs, so we can make sure we go home with 1” As a shorthair owner... this is 100% accurate 😂 my girls love to run and explore.
Hiking with GSPs is a true joy. I appreciate that you are encouraging people to honestly consider whether they can incorporate the amount of time and energy to fully exercise these dogs. For us, it is a daily commitment of at least 90 minutes and that does not include the time to get them someplace they can safely run off leash for that long. Often we are hiking for 2 hours or more. It is the best part of my day, but it is also a serious chunk of daylight. And it is every day.
Exactly they need tons of exercise
Izzy is my girl. We’ve had her home from training for almost a year. She is still spot on with what she learned at Stonnie’s in kennel training. She’s a pleasure to be around and the compliments keep coming wherever we go and we take her everywhere. There is no doubt that if you are thinking about dog training Stonnie is the one for the job, he truly takes pride in what he does and cares for your dog as if it belonged to his family! We can’t thank him enough!
I live in the city but my GSP is the best! He is my coach, he walks with me for miles and plays ball, I got him from a woman that could not keep him. Even though he's large, he is so happy to learn and explore. Within two weeks he learned how to give paw, sit, lay, roll over and retrieve the ball that I throw. Since he cannot run around by himself in the city, due to cars driving, he gets exercise and toys to play with and he seems to be happy. I'm so glad to hear that they live long and don't get sick as other breeds do. I want him to be with me for a very long time. Thanks for this video, it was relaxing to watch these pups be so free.
German Shorthairs are great escape artists. They dig and they climb all too well. BUT, they are worth the extra effort. The BEST MOST VERSATILE LOYAL AND LOVING DOGS EVER. We had one we clocked, me driving, my son on a bike, on a country road, top speed 42MPH. That dog ran every day for many miles beside my adult son on his bike from the time he was a pup. The only reason we actually timed him was my son got a new bike and accessories and couldn't believe they were accurate. They were .
Just purchased an attachment for my bike to help my GSP with energy regulation. It’s been a great add on to our routine, and good for me as well. Love the all the videos you publish.
My dog and I have binge watched almost all your videos. We love watching them! It’s her favorite thing now😂
used to go with my father before hunting season to get dogs fit. thanks for the memories .
Thank you for watching!
So glad to see Henry! I've missed his great personality and obvious desire to please you in anything you ask him to do. Hope to see him again soon! 😊
I'm in Australia and have a GWP and a GSP. Absolutely love them. They are good for my mental health.
It is a joy to watch a GSP run
My friend has a gsp. Best running companion ever. Does twenty mile trail runs like it's nothing. Amazing endurance and athleticism. And very friendly with people and other dogs, chipmunks...not so much!
Also, I love the long tail on one of those gsp's
Brilliant vlogs Stonnie I purchased a chocolate lab about 14 months ago, I was researching some training vlogs and came across yours absolutely brilliant subscribed and never looked back as for my Labrador.
Chocolate Bob is doing great just starting to calm down and get the steadiness he needs
Thank you for the vlogs
People that have never had one, cannot imagine the amount of energy that a GSP has. Mine crossed the rainbow bridge last November, he was my best pal for 13 years. Even on his last day, with a huge tumor on his chest, he still had the puppy like wonder of a new adventure. They never outgrow the puppy like wonder. Mine was less energetic after about 10, I was able to take him with me for work to an apartment and he was content as long as he was with me. He got plenty of off leash time as well, but I still walked him at least 10 miles every single day. Before he went on an extended work journey with me, he was on the farm and was allowed to run free. He was a great dog and my best pal.
Bike attached to shorthair = rocket ship
This is exactly what I
Plan with my shorthair this summer he’ll be around 1 years is that to young would you say, he’s 9 months atm strong as hell absolutely ripped, looks ready to me ?
I have a gsp/border collie mix who is 19 weeks. Tiring him out is a daily project.
Stranded in Utah maybe take up training for a triathlon. By the time he is 5 you will be an Olympic caliber athlete.
I can imagine.... You must have iron buns.
Thanks Uncle Stonnie! I swear, just like your training philosophies, every single one of your videos is basically the same, and just like your dogs, you make me want to follow along & watch for hours at a time. 🤣
You are the "GSP dream-Daddy" - what a perfect life they have with you.!
So nice to see old Henry. Thanks for the video Stonnie.
Yep our boy loves his walks like this for hours, we have just got him a mate and she is 14 weeks old, best family dogs! At least we will come home with 1 now! Always good to have a 2 gsp policy
Loved seeing Henry again. He was waiting for you to throw or shoot something the whole time.
Our GSP requires play every 2 hours, and he is our Asperger dog. If we don’t stick to the same schedule, ball every 2 hours, he will let you know. But it all paid off! Daughter won 4th at Dockdogs World Championship over a year ago! He is the smartest, most athletic dog I’ve ever had
Your video settled my decision on getting a GSP haha - I love these dogs!
OMG I love your videos! Everything about how you handle the dogs, the commentary and oh ya, how your family is along on the journey! I am hooked! I am on the waitlist for a GSP pup and paying attention to what you say! Wonderful, wonderful insight and education! THANK YOU!
A question as an afterthought........... Do you get pups from Canada to train? How would that work?
Love your humble, honest approach to training. Admitting you don't know everything, is the best way to win me over! Good videos from the Blue Grass State, keep em coming, Stonnie!
I was about 9 when I decided one afternoon to take our GSP on a walk around the block. I clipped on the leash & headed out. Things went fine until we approached a fairly large empty lot on our block that was covered with clover. Rabbits made trails through the relatively tall clover. My GSP decided to hunt them out - over my objections. She quickly overpowered me and dragged me like a rag doll through the field until I finally gave up and let go of the leash. Some kindly neighbors helped me recover the dog and I walked the the half a block back home. We didn't go on any walks after that.
hey stonnie ive been watching you for a while and you inspired me to start saving for dogs when im old enough so thanks alot for that!
I'll save you 20 minutes. As much as you can give them. And then a little more! Best dog I have ever had!
In the summers, mine will swim for five hours in a row if you let him, nap in the car in the way home, then be ready to go after the nap. GSPs are the best!
I live in rural New England and have acres of woods around my house and a 300 acre work campus where I can bring my dogs daily. A Golden Retriever and a Poodle mix rescue mutt. I hike 5-8 miles a day and the dogs probably triple that all off leash. That off leash free roaming in the woods is the only way to go - that's what they want to do. An exercised dog is a good dog. I don't do a lot of training, sit and down but hardly ever use them - they're just tricks. I also train a real stay (forever) and what I call a hard recall (get your ass over here right now) because those are useful and safe. Other than that that we just have a symbiotic relationship.
This video was so soothing to watch. All these happy dogs. I have a mix GSPxBlack Lab but she has the energy of a GSP. Great dog, with a funny personality.
Great video. Thanks. Strongly considering getting a short hair AND a vizla pup next year. Seem to have similar characteristics and exercise needs.
I have a German wirehaired pointer puppy and he never runs out of energy
I feel you...
Love your videos Stonnie! Great to see Henry out and about with you!
Another good video Stonnie. Your videos give people good snapshots of behaviors of different kinds of dogs.
Henry loves uncle stonie this was awesome
Hey Uncle Stonnie was wondering what you do for introducing new dogs to the current dogs in house . A lot of people are getting new dogs in this time as well as myself rescuing another black lab soon. Any insight would be awesome
Love it! That's why I brought two shorthairs... so we come back with at least one shorthair 😂
❤️Henry. Leader dog if there ever was one. Attentive, aware, fine fine Lab. Pretty awesome. Looked like a great adventure out with all the dogs. Where’s the beef?!! There’s the beef 🥩
Absolutely adored my late GSP of 16 years. The best dog companion I've ever had, and the most loving friend. But yes....the most hyperactive and energetic dog I've ever seen to this day. The vast majority of people simply shouldn't have a GSP, because there's no way they'll stay active enough. Have to go hiking all day if you want them to settle down at night and cuddle up on the couch with you.
Great attitude and advice.
I am glad I found your channel..great content.
Another great video, Stonnie. I was wondering if you had any advice on raising a flat-coated retriever?
There's a type of hunting we do in the UK and Ireland you'd love called bushing, Stonnie.
Usually a terrier, spaniel or a hybrid of those types will work cover with a lurcher or some other fast dog staying just out of the thicker cover and watching the action waiting for something to break cover and run out into the open.
The numbers tend to be quite low, but it's great to watch, non-stop action in the right place.
I would love to see some photos/videos of that; it sounds awesome!
My pointer going crazy.... keeps hearing those double pips on the whistle.... 🤣🤣
Love ya Stonnie. Life goals 🙌 ✨️ 👌
Hey I live in Kentucky and would love to come and watch you train when all of this craziness is over. It could really help with my training.
I was offered a GSP 10 month old recently. We get out into the mountains and are pretty active and our Lab used to come everywhere with us. I still wasn't keen on the GSP as they need so much exercise.
I have had a few Shorthairs over the years and they are the best. But even after a couple of hours hiking through the countryside they will take a nap for up to an hour and want to go again. So you really need somewhere close by where they can be let off the leash and follow their nose and preferable there will be some body of water where they can wet their paws, if not swim.
Hey stonnie, I was just wondering if you could do a similar video to this with small breed dogs such as terriers and spaniels!!? Thank you for this video it was very entertaining as usual!!
Video is spot on. My GSP demands I fetch daily with her. If your not prepared to play fetch/exercise daily.... DO NOT GET THIS BREED!!!! My GSP is the most affectionate dog ive ever had having owned many dogs.
i raised and competed in hunts with coonhounds all through middle and high school in a secluded rural area, then went to college in a metro city and loved it all except for missing my hounds. but now i am thinking about going to the outer suburbs of the city and getting a gsp as a compromise between a coonhound and a more companionable dog like a golden or lab. i love a hound’s independence and drive, but i need a dog that will mind a little better in a populated area. i will say my coondogs minded better with basic obedience than anyone else’s at the hunts and field trials i went to lol
I have a 2yo gsp and his best friend is a 4yo blue tick coonhound. While they're both wonderful dogs, their dispositions are very different. It seems like the coonhound is more stubborn and responsible, whereas my gsp (who's still pretty young for the breed) is just happy to be along for the ride but can be very bratty. I live in a city without a big yard, which means I set aside about two hours for the park every day, but it's the absolute best part of my day every single day.
Make a video of GSP and Malinois. The differences between them and what they have in common. Im planning to have onde of those breeds. Thanks Stonnie
I like izzy's natural tail!
This is heaven!
About how far in yards do you decide to start raining the dogs back?
That is something that I’ve been trying to figure out with my two wire fox terrier‘s.
Right now it’s been about 15 to 20 yards before I tried to whistle them back and then let them runoff again.
Do you tend to like a little bit farther or around that zone.
Thank you very much you’re training style is one that I feel works really well with the terriers
So because I don't have a place to let my gsp run, (I live in the city), would you say that three half hour walks is enough or would you say they need even more than that. Also I love taking mine to the beach, he loves it!
3 half hour walks a day or a week? are they leisurely or faster paced?
@@erikamcvey7659 I take them three half hour walks every day, or sometimes two fourty minute ones depending on my schedule, but yes, they are fast paced. 👍
Stonnie I have a question to ask you I have a standard poodle he needs a good run so is it okay to have a long line on him and throw a ball for him
I have a 14 year old weim and he required 90 min of walks daily in his prime. When off leash he would dart forward 20 yards and double back the entire time! One time I was like I’m gonna run 5 miles and wear this dog out but he was still ready to play and wasn’t tired at all after running that distance! He is a wonderful temperament dog and everyone loves him but I decided I didn’t want to go through those intense younger years again and we got a different puppy. Literally he never sat down or laid down when he was younger. He was up all the time and the only times he did lay down was to charge his batteries for a bit. Stonnie is not kidding to make sure you are really sure you want a dog like this! I think the puppy we just got is still easier than my 14 year old weim!
I’d love for you to do an episode on wire fox terriers! We have a 7 month old WFT , my first experience away from Labs and German shepherds... it’s been interesting
Yup! My 1 year old boy Jax's energy level is non stop! Even after I run him and my ptitbull, Jax will recharge in no time! GSPs are great though. Friendliest dog I've ever known.
Henry wasn't looking for an old man. I don't think his tail stopped wagging the entire video.
How are the German Wirehaired Pointers in comparison to the GSP
My GSP is a lunatic with endless energy. I don’t know how much exercise they NEED but they WANT it infinity. We walk for hours, swim for hours, run for hours and at the end of the night she still wants me to chase her around the house with my shoe in her mouth.
Ole OG Stoney said "You think im worried about getting COVID in this muddy water?" LOL! People are too up-tight these days for sure. We need more OG Stonies out here!
We take our 3 year old B Labs out off leash (to the park) on a daily basis. What do you suggest for Tick and Flea issues?
That’s right stonnie! Mary messes with my truck all the time!! Dam pain!
We got a 3 year old GSP recently. She does not stay as close when hiking outside. Any suggestions on how to keep her closer now that she is older.
What whistle is stonnie using here? I like that it's not so high pitched.
Worried about my puppy eating sticks tho. He’s a 3 month old Vizsla and eats all sticks. Just worried about what to do god forbid he gets hurt. Any suggestions?
Stonnie, are you worried about ticks at all? As a fellow adventurer, I have no problems with snakes, bones, scat, carcasses, turtles, frogs, etc that my dog encounters, but I hate those damn ticks...
For the type of environments like featured in this video, do you teach your dogs snake avoidance?
I love your channel, could you do a video on how to train greyhounds? I can't take my dog outside without a leash because he's very prey-driven...
Lovely to see Henry, been missing him in your videos. I see Rush has a docked tail, what is the attitude to this in the US?
I have a 4 month old gsp puppy, my concern is not to over ejercise her. How long would this type of hiking be ok at this age and until she is a year old?
Why would you worry about that? Have you seen a lot of dogs harmed by going for a walk?
Thanks @@StonnieDennis, I've heard of the guideline of five minutes of exercise per month of age. I think it's too restrictive, but we usually go on 1 1/2 hour walks (about 3 miles) in the woods with our other dogs, about 4 times a week. For a 4-month-old gsp puppy, 20 minutes seems little to me, but I don't know if 90 minutes running freely (I estimate that they do at least 3 times the distance and most of the time running), would be too much and may cause some problems in the joints in the future.
And I think my Lab is full of energy 😂.
I dare you 😆 to do the Siberian Husky!
My gsp makes the puppy husky tired after playing before she gets there haha
I take mine hunting twice a week, but normally I will either hike or take them to a secluded area when they can run for 40-60 mintues
Would you say GSPs are similar to Weineramers in temperament and exercise needs?
👍 And add the Hungarian Vizsla. I'd LOVE a little comparison of all 3!
Henry. Still running like the younger pups
Henry genuinely loves life!
Henry genuinely loves life!
Hi stonnie!my gsps are far more wild...perhaps the limitations we have at the ranch, e cant afford going with all pf them on the leash, so they've got used to go free. The problem I have are the two males. One of them is so good at hunting he has already hunted and eaten so theres no way to convince him to come back when he's catched a scent and is already chasing it...I am very concerned because now with a new young male to follow him they reinforce each other and practically disappear...but recall is difficult as I say, once they know what it is to hunt and eat...they live in a big ranch but still they have reached the road once and already someone tried to take one away from is...please give me a tip if you think there is something I can do to reinforce the coming back....thanks stonnie God bless you and your family
Thanks for the info but I am still stuck on what breed of dog to get I like the GSP , vizsla , german wirehaired pointer, wirehaired pointer griffon, or Australian shepherd. As for my lifestyle, I am very active like run 50 to 70 miles a week. I had a dog before mostly Laps but want something different this time around. I keep on doing research and such.
Love my Griffy but if you get one you better be ready to have he/she with you almost 100% of the time. They can not be left alone like some other gun dogs. By “with you” I mean within 3 feet 24x7!
would an Anatolian Shepherd type dog be able to go on walks like this (off leash) and listen to recall when called? What about dogs you have not featured? I have had labs and one poodle over the years. I like trainable dogs but like the shepherd size and energy level. I injured my foot & leg and cannot do fast long runs anymore
All dogs have the ability to be off leash trained it just takes timw to train them an e-collar is a great tool to use
All dogs want to be Pointers and all Pointers want their tails!!😉🐾
You never fail a showing a great video!! Love to see the family too!! George looks like this time next year you'll be looking up at him!! Show the best looking camera man around, the boss!! Have a great weekend!! your friend in the Pacific Northwest!! Dennis
Isn't the algea infested water very poisonous for dogs? Not judging, just curious since that's what I constantly hear about water here in Sweden.
Yeah people are always jabbering on about the "blue green algae" here in Minnesota. But I think you can just use common sense to see if the water looks safe.
Fear porn...
Hello there, why Lizzi has her tail left long?
Izzy is my girl. Once we decided on the breed we spoke to our vet about the tail since we’d seen the breed with and without their tails. We don’t hunt she is our family pet and the vet agreed that we shouldn’t have any problem with her tail. So I feel like it’s a personal choice and for me once I found a breeder that didn’t dock the tails and speaking to them then I knew that’s what I wanted. We’ve had her a year now and have been in several different environments and never have had an issue with her tail. She’s the best dog ever....thanks to the help from Stonnie of course. His training methods are spot on!
@@sherik4363 She is absolutely lovely and sweet, I was asking only because it is rare to see a GSP with the natural tail on. My husband hunts but for large game not birds, so our GSP (male) became my guy and we just roamed the green (but rather all-season) fields as your hubby does - best hours of my life; I loved my GSP beyond words, I could not have another breed again...
In urban areas it's not uncommon to have people throw poisoned stuff on the ground because they hate dogs or cats. The guy I got my dog from had a neighbor that threw a fried sponge over his fence. You need to teach them what is alright and not alright to eat. And dogs don't learn from stomach ache, because it happens too long after they ate the wrong thing.
Grass is actually fine, it's actually a source of vitamin that they don't get too often. There aren't really any plants they like that are bad for them.
You should definitely start a channel...
@@StonnieDennis I'm just saying there's a difference between the laid back outdoor living where you are and the closed in concrete jungles that have people go crazy over every little thing.
@Sam Black It's not always malicious, sometimes it's just chocolate that someone dropped or maybe it's something your dog is allergic to.
I feel it, I forgot my whistles and tripod mount on trips. It happens lol
GSP the best dog breed , on planet earth .
Stonnie, what is it Henry is looking for you to do as he’s literally doggin’ your tracks? Fire the gun?
He wants him to throw that bumper he has stashed in his vest ha
How are you not worry that they are not going to run away?
Why would they run away?
@@StonnieDennis if they saw a squirrel or something that they might chase it.
I'm just here for the life advice from Uncle Stonnie haha
how do I teach my puppy from biting me
I have a video on that very subject...
How much exercise? A LOT. they're energizer bunnies
Is Henry your dog?
Yes...
I think those GSP's were taking it slow to allow the Labs to keep up.
My boy Trapper is just like Rush. He covers so much ground so fast. Luckily we live on a ranch and he gets lots of exercise. As you said though, after 15 minute break, he's ready to go again. He's a ranch dog that sometimes goes hunting. 😃
Do you have any information about pitchow ?