vom Nordland.com

German for "of the North Country"

Our Shorthairs

Our love for the breed began with the purchase of our first shorthair "Dutch" back in 1977. We began breeding shorthairs in 1990 using the German bloodlines because of their proven success in hunting ability, temperament, and the family companionship that the  German lines produce. Our kennel is unusual in the fact that we fenced in a half acre through the woods. Doggy doors enable the dogs to let themselves out of the house and enjoy hunting outdoors at their pleasure. In 2004 we purchased a 115 acre farm with pond for training the dogs. We have since constructed two flight pens with pheasant and chukars to help us with their training and for others to bring their pups for training and dogs for conditioning for out west hunting.

Hunter and Faithful Companion

Intentionally bred by the Germans to be a skilled, all-around hunter’s mate and a loving, faithful companion. The shorthairs job was to master a variety of field tasks, from searching fo birds, to pointing out their brushy retreats, to retrieving downed birds to the hunter’s hand all the while working closely with its partner, checking in for instructions on a regular basis. Most  German Pointers are super-energetic, water-loving, companionable, funny, smart and loyal dogs with an incredible drive to chase small furry or feathery critters.

Individuality

The shorthair is primarily a hunting dog with a high level of activity that needs to be channeled. They are eager to learn and please at a very young age. Training sessions should be kept short and simple. We have had some shorthairs fully mature at age 9 months and others not until they reach two years old. Just like people not all are created equal and while some will learn a task quickly others may take more time and patience.

Most German Shorthairs, measured at the withers are 23 to 25 inches high. Height of the females, measured at the withers is generally 21 to 23 inches. Normal weight of the German Shorthair is 55 to 70 pounds, while the weight of the female Shorthair is 45 to 60 pounds. Our goal at vom Nordland is to produce quality German Shorthair and DKV pups that will grow into versatile hunting dogs and loving family pets with the desire to please not only in the field but at home.

Each German Shorthairs coat color and patter is unique. Ranging from solid liver and solid black to ticking to patching of liver and white or black and white.

The GSP breed standard call for a dog that is a versatile hunter, an all-purpose gun dog capable of high performance in field and water.Graceful outline, clean-cut head, sloping shoulders, deep chest, powerful back, strong quarters, good bone composition, a well-carried tail and taut coat. A balanced dog with clean outline and easy movemenet, a dog that can cover ground with minimal effort.