Oil
Sporting dogs have been painted in oil for centuries; a GSP fits right in.
Custom German Shorthaired Pointer Portraits
An athlete in a ticked coat who never, ever runs out of energy.
Upload a photo of your GSP to see the portrait.
Shown: an example Oil portrait
Upload a photoPortraits of German Shorthaired Pointers
The German Shorthaired Pointer was developed in Germany in the 1800s as a do-it-all hunting dog that could point, retrieve and swim. That versatility, plus a friendly, eager nature, has carried the GSP up to No. 9 on the AKC's 2025 list. They're happiest with a job and a long run, and they'll remind you of both every day.
GSPs have a noble, chiseled head: a long muzzle, high-set ears and almond eyes that always seem to be scanning the horizon. Their coats, usually liver or black with white ticking or roan patches, are a joy in paint because the speckles add texture and life. A classic pose in profile echoes centuries of sporting art, which is why a GSP looks so at home in oil.
Coat & color
Solid liver, liver and white, black and white, ticked and roan. Ticking adds lovely texture in oil and watercolor if the photo is sharp enough to show it.Popularity
No. 9 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.Top style pick
Oil · Thick oil paint on a flat color.
Photo tips for your GSP
01Capture the profile
A side or three-quarter view of a GSP on point (or watching a squirrel) shows off the classic sporting outline.02Sharpness shows the ticking
Freeze the motion with plenty of light or burst mode. Blur turns those lovely speckles to mush.03Tire them out first
A long walk before the photo buys you a few calm seconds. You'll need them.
Styles for a GSP
Chosen for the breed's look and personality, best first.
German Shorthaired Pointer portrait questions
More answers in the FAQ.
Will the portrait show my GSP's ticking and patches?
Our styles are built to keep markings, including patches and ticking. The sharper and better lit your photo, the more of that detail comes through. You'll see it in the free preview before you buy.
Which portrait style suits a German Shorthaired Pointer?
We'd start with Oil: Sporting dogs have been painted in oil for centuries; a GSP fits right in. Modern is a close second: A lean head and liver ticking, drawn clean on soft white. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your GSP.
What kind of photo of my GSP works best?
A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a GSP specifically: Capture the profile. A side or three-quarter view of a GSP on point (or watching a squirrel) shows off the classic sporting outline. Sharpness shows the ticking. Freeze the motion with plenty of light or burst mode. Blur turns those lovely speckles to mush.
How much does a custom German Shorthaired Pointer portrait cost?
Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.