United Pet Club

German Shorthaired Pointer grooming styles

The trims usually used on the German Shorthaired Pointer. Open one for its trim chart and steps.

Styles and trims

  • De-shed

    Loose undercoat raked and blown out, with the coat left at full length. This is what relieves a shedding double coat, not clipping.

    Also called Blowout

  • Smooth coat groom

    A brush, a bath and a blow-dry with the growth, then the nails. A smooth coat needs no cutting, and shaving one does harm.

    Also called Bath and brush

Coat and grooming

Coat type
Fur
Coat layers
Single coat
Coat texture
Smooth
Coat length
Short
Shedding
Moderate shedding