When handled and trained well this breed can make a great family companion as well as a great watch dog. (caninejournal.com)
Most of these guardian type dogs can and do make great family companions. (dogs.animal-world.com)
While the exact origin of the German Shorthaired Pointer is unknown, what is known is that they were bred to create an enthusiastic weekend hunting dog that also made a great family companion and watchdog. (bradentondog.com)