i have a gsp and she is great as a pet and a hunter. she lets my kids climb over the top of her. i have taken her to sportsmens shows and let thousands of people pet her. she is a real sweet dog. she has never caused a problem. if you like the shorthair, you can consider a german wirehaired pointer also. i have one as well and she is also great with kids, been to the shows, and has even laid in the middle of the isle at a large sportsmans show and let people walk around her, over her, and pet her. again, she is an excellent dog as a pet and a hunter. they both act great with kids, adults, in the car, and in the house. fyi i also have a lab.

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