Definition of German shorthaired pointer
: any of a breed of gundogs of German origin that have a liver or liver and white short coat
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“German shorthaired pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/German%20shorthaired%20pointer. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of German shorthaired pointer was in 1896
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