Editing German Shorthaired Pointer (section)

== Uses ==

The German Shorthaired Pointer was bred to be a versatile all-round [[gun dog]]. It is capable of working in all weathers, on all terrains and in all types of cover; of finding and pointing to game, whether feathered or furred; of retrieving gently both in water and on land; of following a blood trail to find wounded game; and of defending against poachers and predators.{{r|bede|p=13, 83}} Registration is subject to successful completion of a [[working trial]].{{r|fci2}}

In addition to hunting and field trials, German Shorthaired Pointer performs well in many dog sports such as [[Dog agility|agility]], [[dock diving]], and [[Obedience trial|obedience]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-shorthaired-pointer/detail/|title=German Shorthaired Pointer History & Training/Temperament|last=Club|first=American Kennel|website=www.akc.org|access-date=2016-12-02|archive-date=2016-12-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202101747/http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-shorthaired-pointer/detail/|url-status=live}}</ref> German Shorthaired Pointers are also used in law enforcement for [[nosework]], such as the detection of illicit substances.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20190204/new-k-9-amigo-has-nose-for-law-enforcement|title=New K-9 Amigo has nose for law enforcement|last=Sole|first=Sarah|date=4 February 2019|website=ThisWeekNews.com|publisher=GateHouse Media, LLC|access-date=29 March 2019|archive-date=29 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329162342/https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20190204/new-k-9-amigo-has-nose-for-law-enforcement|url-status=live}}</ref>