LAST EDITED ON May-29-11 AT 10:58AM (MST)[p]Great!!!
I had GWPs for 28 years and swore by them. My last female was getting old and I couldn't find a litter at the right time of year so I got my first GSP. He exceeded all of my expectations. Now with the female pup, I feel like you, very confident. I'll never go back. Not saying GWPs aren't as good but my limited experience with the shorthair has been more than I ever hoped for.
The Shorthairs I'd been around before were so high strung, uncontrollable, I didn't want anything to do with them. I've come to realize it's more how they're raised than the breed. A lot less head strong then the wirehair.
When I got the pup a little over a month ago, my wife got a new boxer pup. I didn't want to raise 2 pups at the same time for tons of reasons but primarily because I was afraid they would imprint on each other rather than us. As it turns out I can call the pup to me and she responds immediately, even if she is wrestling with the boxer. When we walk them together the shorthair ignores the boxer and just explores the world for interesting scents.
Good luck with your pup!!!!!!!!