While the German standard permits a slight sandy colouring ('Gelber Brand') at the extremities, this colouring is rare, and a dog displaying any yellow colouring is disqualified in AKC and CKC shows. The colouring of the GSP provides camouflage in the winter seasons. The coat can be very glossy if washed. The GSP coat is easy to groom and take care of. The GSP coat is easy to groom and take care of. Even if their coat is short, they do shed. They shed more certain times throughout the year. If that isn't taken care of their hairs can be embedded in fabrics and carpet and it will be difficult to get it out. All it takes is to brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, along with bathe when necessary.