The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile hunting dog breed developed in the 19th century in Germany. Though this breed retains a strong drive to find and chase prey, their high trainability and energy levels make them great contestants in various dog sports. Although the German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly known to be intelligent, boisterous, and a little bit eccentric, the temperament of these dogs can be affected by heredity, training, and socialization. These Pointers do need a copious amount of exercise and can develop destructive behavior tendencies if not given an appropriate amount.