Book excerpt: "Denise Avery has written a wonderfully comprehensive and detailed book about a topic dear to her heart; The German Shorthaired Pointer. Denise has dedicated many years to breeding, raising and training GSPs. Through Denise you will learn the necessary skills to make your family companion a model canine citizen. This book will help you establish and maintain a positive and successful relationship with your beloved dog. She easily guides you through the many life stages a puppy goes through, so that you can understand your dog and help prepare him for success. Denise knows first hand that this is a versatile breed. She writes in a clear and easy to follow manner, which makes reading about the breed enjoyable and informative. Learning about the breed from Denise ensures that you and your dog are on the path to a long and happy life together. Most importantly, this book is filled with valuable tools to determine if this is the right breed for you. If it turns out that it is, then you are on your way to gaining a wealth of knowledge about the breed. Denise's expertise will enable you to create lasting trust and love with your GSP. In addition, you will build a strong foundation, upon which by training him properly and meeting his unique needs, your GSP will become not only a valuable family member, but part of your heart and soul." - Susan London, Shadybrook Acres, English Pointers and Chinese Cresteds