| Country of Origin: | Germany |
| Registries: | FCI , CKC, CKC, DRA, NAPR , AKC/FSS |
| Breed Group: | CKC: Group 1 – Sporting, KC: (UK) Gundog, UKC: Gun Dog, |
| Occupation: | Dog sports, hunter |
| Size: | Height: 58–70 cm (23–28 inches) Weight: 30 kilograms (66 lbs) |
| Longevity; | 9 – 12 years |
| Exercise: | Lots of run and swim |
| Training: | Regular hunting with the dog, socialization |
| Grooming: | Average |
| Colors: | Roan, Dark Chocolate, Brown Roan, White & Chocolate |
The earliest data about the German Longhaired Pointer, known today as the “Deutsch Langhaar” dates back to the Middle Ages. Hunters in Central Europe are shown at this time in the company of long-haired hunting dogs. Drawings from the 1582 and 1699 show pointers with long hair on ears, legs and tail.
Until the middle in 1900 the ancestors of the modern German long-haired Pointing Dogs were cross- correlated with English dogs. The result is a faster dog with sharper instincts and greater durability. In 1897 Baron Schorcemer wrote the first standard for the German Longhaired Pointer. This is the foundation stone of today’s breed.
German Longhaired Pointerdog is an elegant, muscular and active dog. Like other hunting dogs, the German Longhaired Pointers are very recommended hunters. This dog breed is very obedient and reacts to the slightest “hint” of his owner. Probably a result of crossing the German and French Spaniel, German Longhaired Pointer Dog is weakly present even in his home country – Germany.
This strong, muscular and intelligent dog does not lack of elegance of nobility. German long-haired Pointing Dog has a thin and elongated head with slightly convex skull and dark eyes, wide and slightly convex bridge of nose, high set flappy ears, rounded at the top and close to the head. German Longhaired Pointer Dog has a strong neck that is harmoniously connected with the chest and shoulders. The legs are muscular and paws are moderately long and round.
Due to its characteristics this dog breed also requires a lot of movement during the day. Walking and running in the open will definitely help German long-haired Pointing Dog stay in shape. German long-haired Pointing Dog is not suitable as a family dog. Its natural habitat is forests and open space, and certainly will be hard to get him used to living in an apartment.
Long hair keeps him from the cold but requires more effort for maintenance. Brushing and removing dead hair is necessary almost every day when a dog of the breed is in question.