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Do German Shorthaired Pointers point naturally?
Do German Shorthaired Pointers point naturally?
Yes, German Shorthaired Pointers have a naturally strong instinct to point and retrieve. They were bred to be hunting dogs, so these strong instincts come in handy.
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