German Shorthaired Pointer Club of San Antonio

01/11/2024

19/10/2024

💌Breed Standard Discussion:
Taken directly from our breed standard...

📖"with a short back but standing over plenty of ground..."📖

📢You may hear this phrase mentioned at a dog show or out in the field, but what does it actually mean when you hear it?

📝Here is a great article from ShowSight, written by our breed education coordinator, that helps explain this important line in our standard a little more...

[ Critical to creating a short-backed dog standing over plenty of ground are the overall proportions of the GSP. In the Standard, the wording says: “Measuring from the forechest to the rearmost projection of the rump and from the withers to the ground, the Shorthair is permissibly either square or slightly longer than he is tall.”
While it is permissible for a German Shorthaired Pointer to be slightly longer than tall, it is a slippery slope. A longer back allows for more angulation in the rear without the associated foot interference or side-winding that would be seen in a shorter-backed dog. These dogs may have a bigger stride and appear “flashier” in the show ring; however, a longer back can be less stable and prone to injury.
A dog that is square or slightly longer than tall, and has proper angulation, will have the appearance of a “short-backed dog standing over plenty of ground” and will be able to move with an efficient, ground-covering stride." ]

https://showsightmagazine.com/german-shorthaired-pointer-breed-standard/

08/10/2024

Let’s talk about Bloat or GDV.

Do you know the signs? Do you know why dogs bloat? Or how to treat bloat?

The AKC.com article has great information!

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bloat-in-dogs/

02/10/2024

For those folks looking for a Water Test, the GSPCA is having one in Texas!

09/09/2024

We will have our monthly meeting this Saturday September 14th 9:30 am at the lease, hope to see y’all there !

31/08/2024

For those that were unable to attend the presentation earlier this week, you can check it out at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YcoOjfaccKLdO7A8jnoGOmb1nfcGkGUvtudBz0G5Ks4/edit?usp=sharing

For all those wanting to learn more about Chagas Disease the Heart of Texas Dog Owners Group (HOTDOG) will be hosting a meeting tonight and you can join in person or virtually. Details for Tonight’s Meeting including the meeting link are included below:

1) Agenda:
Officers’ Reports
Show Committee
Fundraising Committee
Try It Day Committee
New Business
Adjourn Business Meeting
Education Topic - Chagas Disease

2) In Person - The Anchor Bar, Round Rock

3) Virtual - Link to Meeting Below (Thank you, Rita Marie Studios)

Topic: HOTDOG August 2024 Meeting
Time: Aug 27, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83409149100?pwd=7mnrkoE0LxraKXsTblcDv0KH96Pda4.1

Meeting ID: 834 0914 9100
Passcode: 681995

27/08/2024

For all those wanting to learn more about Chagas Disease the Heart of Texas Dog Owners Group (HOTDOG) will be hosting a meeting tonight and you can join in person or virtually. Details for Tonight’s Meeting including the meeting link are included below:

1) Agenda:
Officers’ Reports
Show Committee
Fundraising Committee
Try It Day Committee
New Business
Adjourn Business Meeting
Education Topic - Chagas Disease

2) In Person - The Anchor Bar, Round Rock

3) Virtual - Link to Meeting Below (Thank you, Rita Marie Studios)

Topic: HOTDOG August 2024 Meeting
Time: Aug 27, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83409149100?pwd=7mnrkoE0LxraKXsTblcDv0KH96Pda4.1

Meeting ID: 834 0914 9100
Passcode: 681995

19/08/2024

As dove season approaches in Texas, this article is a great reminder on how to keep your dog cool and safe!

As hunting season approaches, there are extra steps you can take to prevent your dog from overheating.

Did you know cooling measures for your dog can start before you even load your dog up to go training or hunting?

This article by explains the importance of starting with a cool dog to avoid the heat, along with a number of things you can do to help prevent them from overheating.

Check out the article from here ➡️ https://www.gundogdoc.com/start-with-a-cool-dog-to-avoid-the-heat/

**And make sure to always be aware of the conditions you’re running in and constantly monitor your dog to make sure you’re not pushing them because most of the time they won’t tell you - you have to know the signs to look for!

08/08/2024

Reminder!!! Our Snake Avoidance Training Clinic is Saturday morning starting at 7:00am til 9:00am!

25/07/2024

Texas A&M research on kissing bugs and chagas disease in the United States with the help of citizen scientists to uncover the distribution of different species of kissing bugs, their infection prevalence over time, and their interactions with host species.

17/07/2024

Hey everyone!
We're excited to announce that we're working on a new website for our German Shorthaired Pointer Club, and we need your help!

We're looking for a diverse set of photos featuring you, our members, and your wonderful dogs. If you'd like us to consider adding your photos to the website, please share them in the comments section below.
Can't wait to see all the great moments you've captured!

10/07/2024

Here’s your reminder that our meeting is coming up this Saturday! It will be at 9:30 at the lease. We look forward to seeing everyone!