Canter & Cabriole

Now for the double take, that's not a water dog, it's not a retrieving breed that is naturally inclined towards being on, in, or around water. 

That, my internet darlings, is a specimen of the fine German Shorthair Pointer. Having grown up with a pack of these lovelies thanks to my father's love of them, I know this particular breed well.

German Shorthair Pointers are a sporting breed, bred for the purpose of hunting wild or imported fowl like pheasants, grouse, partridge, etc. They are active, muscular, loyal, and will run for miles on any given day when allowed the opportunity to do so. They have one of the strongest drives to seek, hunt, and kill prey out of any breed I have yet met.

These dogs do not do sitting still.

This is a moment of awe.

There is no blur to the photo.