08/28/2026
Introducing Beasley!
Quick Facts:
Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer (purebred)
Gender: Male, neutered
Age: 6 years
Size: 55-60 pounds
Good with…
Dogs? Yes!
Cats? Sorry, no.
Kids? Yes! Very patient with little ones, but am excited and enthusiastic and can accidentally knock them over, so best in a home with kids 6+. Would love to play with older kids all day!
Hello! My name is Beasley and I am a German Shorthaired Pointer who loves humans and the outdoors.
History and Why I am Considering a New Home:
I was born in Ohio and adopted by my Ithaca area family as a puppy. My loving family have been my wonderful world for the past six years. My first three years of life, I was an only “child” and my parents had ample time to do loads of fun outdoor activities with me like hiking, kayaking, running, camping and road tripping. We spent every day in the woods chasing chipmunks and sniffing all my favorite spots.
Three years ago, my parents had a baby, and then another one last year. We also moved away from my favorite wooded area for walks. Since then, their time to give me the exercise I need has significantly dwindled; our time outside is now more limited to our backyard and field. As a high energy breed, there are days when this is not enough for me. In addition to needing more fun, active time outside, I have become sensitive to/anxious about loud or sharp noises (e.g., phone beeps, a fly getting zapped by a bug zapper). Fourth of July is my least favorite holiday. When properly exercised, my sensitivity to sounds is minimal, but the current reduced exercise and activity leaves me more anxious/sensitive, especially when home alone.
If something triggers me when alone, I might find something to chew up (usually something cardboard, never furniture), or wet the floor. These types of incidents were almost non-existent when I was younger and my parents had more time to do mental stimulation along with more physically demanding exercise with me.
While my parents love me very much, they recognize that there may be a home for me where I can get more dedicated attention and freedom to run. If you love going on hikes, or long walks, and enjoy being outside every day, we will become best friends. But don’t worry, if you let me, I’ll sleep on the couch with you all day (as long as we get time outside to burn off some energy).
Personality:
I am a classic GSP, which means when I’m inside whatever you are doing, we are doing. Fixing the sink? I’m supervising. Watching a movie? I love to be in your lap. Despite being a purebred GSP, I don’t really “point” - I’m much more into chasing. When I am outside my nose is dictating where I go. I love to hunt (chipmunks, field mice, squirrels etc.), and have a very strong prey drive, which means I’ll try to chase everything from chipmunks to deer (however, my owner calls me off when I do start to chase). I’ll also play fetch with a ball, but I do get bored of that easily and would rather be in the woods.
I love affection. Scratch behind my ears or on the spot on my back and I am a happy GSP. Let me in your lap and I’m even happier. I’ll plop my head in your lap demanding pets, I have no shame in that. I am very much a bed hog, I’ll press my whole body into you forcing you to eventually cling to the edge of the bed, so I am not allowed to sleep in bed and sleep in the living room on my own small couch now. During the daytime, my owners have let me up on their couch and in chairs with them from time to time, I am not given full access, but sometimes need to be reminded of that.
Sit, lay down, stay, here, and fetch are all commands I am adept at following (when something more interesting isn’t distracting me). I’ll even heel if there is nothing interesting to chase nearby! I’m fairly good on a leash, you will have to remind me to slow down but I won’t pull you to the ground. Off leash, my recall is pretty good, but if there is something more interesting, I will likely ignore you until I find what I’m looking for. When I was younger, I was given very basic scent and retrieval training which included blood tracking for wounded deer and work with pigeons (however, the pigeons did not live long and the training was abandoned). I am very good with my nose and enjoy games of search both indoors and outside. Hide some treats inside or a bumper outside and I’ll track them down, I love mental games like that!
I rarely bark, but sometimes when there is something extra interesting outside, I will
bark to let you know. I do whine to get attention, or to let you know someone may be delivering a package. And when I see you getting ready to go outside, I get very excited and happily watch your every move and pace back and forth to make sure you are getting ready as fast as possible! This will include whining at you –but it’s very happy, excited, delighted whining!
Cohabitation:
I love every person I meet and get super excited when new people come to visit, and despite my parents’ best efforts cannot resist jumping up to greet everyone despite their age or interest. My excitement for people’s arrival extends to every time you walk in the house – you must be greeted with body wiggles and a shoe (don’t worry I don’t chew them just carry them around).
I am extremely patient with little kids, but since I can be very bouncy and knock them over, probably best that I live in a home with kids 6 and older, with humans who want to do lots of outdoor activities with me.
I would likely enjoy another friendly, playful dog sibling. I LOVE going on doggy vacation at the kennel when my parents go out of town where I get to spend all day running around with new four-legged friends.
Cats look too much like squirrels to me when outside, so it’s probably best I live in a cat-free home.
Favorite Activities:
Let’s go for a hike or a run! Like everyday rain or shine!
We can play fetch, but eventually I’ll get a whiff of something interesting, and you’ll be tracking down the ball yourself in the field (sorry can’t help it!).
I’m perfectly happy cuddling on the couch all day after outside time.
Scent training please!
Road trips and camping (did I mention I am great in the car and will just sleep until I can sense we are getting close to our destination…then I get excited to get out and play!)
I’ve been known to easily run alongside a car or four-wheeler out in the woods on seasonal roads for MILES before slowing down.
Medical:
Overall, I am a very healthy dog who gets regular vet check-ups. I do test positive every year for anaplasmosis, but my vet explains that this just means I have been exposed, and as long as I show no symptoms (like low energy and fatigue), no treatment is required. I also did have pneumonia once when I was 2 that was most likely caused by aspirating dirt (likely from trying to sniff out wood chuck holes or chipmunk dens). Currently I am on a very mild anti-anxiety medication, along with flea, tick, and heartworm preventative medication.
Summary:
I do not believe my owners *want* to re-home me, but they do recognize I am not getting the exercise and stimulation I need and that there might be a more ideal home out there for me. I am a loyal companion who is looking for someone with the time to take me out very often into the woods on trails, let me run, and challenge me mentally with fun scent-based games. I will always greet you at the door with the unfailing excitement of a puppy and the love and appreciation of a heart as wide as the world.
