The German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) is a medium to large-sized breed of dog developed in the 19th century in Germany for hunting. A versatile hunting breed, being an all-purpose gun breed of dog suitable for both land and water. The first German Shorthaired Pointers were bred in Germany in the late 1800s, by breeders who wanted an all-around hunting dog that was also a friendly companion. They couldn’t have been more successful: today, the highly-active and energetic GSP is one of the world’s most accomplished hunting and sporting breeds, and for many, a beloved family pet.

The Vizsla is a dog breed originating in Hungary  The Hungarian or Magyar Vizsla are sporting dogs and loyal companions, in addition to being the smallest of the all-around pointer-retriever breeds. The Vizsla's medium size is one of the breed's most appealing characteristics as a hunter of fowl and upland game and, through the centuries, the Vizsla has held a rare position among sporting dogs – that of household companion and family dog.