I have had four. two in the past and two at present. I live in wisconsin and hunt upper michigan grouse, wisconsin grouse,south dakota pheasant and nebraska sharptail.I have never had a problem with cold temps. Actually the dam dogs love the cold snowy days best of all.
As for temperment I can honestly say that I have read so many articles about the gsps being so high strung and needing a lot of room to run and that they dont make good family dogs that I could PUKE.
Of all of the people that I know of that have shorthairs will totaly disagree with the typical things stated about the breed.
They are great hunters very loveable family pets, and your best friend no matter the day you have had.
Good luck and go for it.

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