German Longhaired Pointer

German Long-haired Pointer

The German Long-haired Pointer is a dog that originated in Germany. The dog was bred for use as a pointer or a gundog. The ancestor dog had slow speed. The dog was crossed with English Pointers to enhance its speed in the 19th century. It was also bred to become friendly in temperament. The German Longhaired Pointer is also known to be called Deutsch Langhaar and German Long-Haired Pointing Dog.

These dogs are intelligent, love a job to do and are eager to learn making them highly trainable. They are friendly, gentle, well-balance, hardworking and tenacious. As they are cheerful, affectionate, love children, submissive and devoted to their families, they are wonderful house pets. They can also get along well with other dogs and house pets.


The GLPs are gentle, friendly, kind and smart breed. They are affectionate to their owners and will experience anxiety when left alone for too long. These dogs enjoy when they are given a job to do and do not adapt well to a sedentary life.

These dogs enjoy playing with children and will get along well with other dogs making them excellent family pets. When given sufficient exercise and proper leadership, these dogs are a delight to have in the household.


Care:
This dog’s grooming requirement is easy and needs very little time and energy for the owners. Brushing occasionally after a couple of weeks will keep the coat at its best condition. This will also help rid of dead hairs and with the dog’s shedding.

The breed is known to be generally healthy and free from any genetic diseases. They are prone to ear infections if you do not clean them often. Make sure to check it daily and after any activity done in the outdoors. Given proper nutrition and care, sufficient exercise and regular visits to the vet, these dogs can live up to 12-14 years on the average.