German Shorthaired Pointer

German Shorthaired Pointers are very energetic dogs that require lots of exercise. This is a hunting breed, which can run up to a hundred miles a day. Pointers are typically very friendly dogs that get along well with people and other dogs, but they are reserved around strangers. Their reactions around cats vary on a case-by-case basis, although they can be trained not to see a cat as prey. Pointers are fiercely loyal and are protective of their families, though they should be watched around young children as their energy can sometimes get the better of them. Although Pointers require lots of exercise they enjoy nothing more then coming home at night and sleeping on the couch. If you don't allow your dogs on the furniture, Pointers are not the dog for you. Pointers are not known for obedience when it comes to staying off the bed or couch. Pointers also are social animals who don't like being left alone for long periods of time, and become very nervous and destructive if isolated from the family. Pointers do best with either a large fenced-in yard or with a very energetic family that likes to take lots and lots of walks.