re: German Shorthaired puppies?

My father had one for 10 years, and he was excellent with the kids and as a pet. He lived to play fetch. He was a great dog. He was the reason I decided to get a German Shorthaired pointer as my own family pet. They like to run and be outdoors as much as possible. However, they want to be as close to me as they can be when they're not playing. I think they are more personable than labs, but that's just my opinion. (I've owned labs, and they're great too)