Although fairly rare here in the US, Solid black or black
and white German Shorthaired Pointers are fairly common
in the country of breed origin (Germany), as well as in
other countries (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark,
Mexico, Finland, Sweden, etc. ) Black and white German
Shorthaired Pointers are recognized and can be registered
with the American Kennel Club and can be tested in Hunt Tests,
Field Trials, Tracking Tests, etc. The only thing you can't do with
your black German Shorthaired Pointers in the US is show him or her
in AKC sanctioned shows. Solid Black or black and white German
Shorthaired Pointers are, however, recognized by the F.C.I.
(Fédération Cynologique Internationale ) in their standard,
and are allowed to be shown in every other country that registers
German Shorthaired Pointers. Here in the US, you can show them in
F.C.I. International Shows, if you would like, and you can always
show in Mexico and Canada, as well. If your interested in learning
more about the genetics involved in how black GSP's get their
coloring please click here.