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German Longhaired Pointer Champions
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Pronunciation:
jur-muhn lawng-haird poin-ter
Breed Description:
Temperament:
The German Longhaired Pointer breed of dog is a friendly dog that tends to get along great with everyone. They do well in multi-dog homes and will usually do very well with other family pets such as cats. They are an excellent family dog that is patient and gentle with children, who they absolutely adore. The breed can be very energetic and they do require an outlet for that energy or they can become unruly and destructive. The German Longhaired Pointer is usually very easy to train since they are intelligent and are eager to please their owners.
Height:
The average height of a German Longhaired Pointer ranges between 23 and 28 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of a German Longhaired Pointer ranges between 60 and 70 pounds.
Health Problems:
The German Longhaired Pointer breed of dog is a very healthy breed and currently there are no known health problems that are inherited by this breed. However, because of the shape and the length of their ears, they can be prone to ear infections.
Living Conditions:
The German Longhaired Pointer breed of dog can live in a city, the ideal location is in the country where there is ample room for running. This breed is not recommended for apartment dwellings and should be in a home with a small fenced yard at the very least.
Exercise:
The German Longhaired Pointer breed of dog is a high energy breed and requires about 60 minutes of good exercise every day. Without proper exercise, this breed can become very destructive and is only happy when they have something to do. It may be a good idea to train your German Longhaired Pointer in some type of agility training.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 14 years
Grooming:
The German Longhaired Pointer breed of dog, despite having a long coat, is relatively easy to groom. They should be brushed once a week on average and a good wipe down should be done after they have gone swimming or have been playing in thick underbrush. They only require the occasional bath and can usually do with one every month or two. The only area that you should be overly vigilant with are the ears since the breed can be prone to ear infections. Clean the ears on a weekly basis when you brush the coat.
Origin:
The German Longhaired Pointer breed of dog was developed in Germany in the early1800's to be used for hunting and to specifically create a pointer to be used in Germany. Originally the dog was slow and did not have many of the qualities that sportsmen were looking for but an effort was made to change the breed for the better.
In the mid-1800's, the breed was crossed with English Pointers and Setters to create the breed as we know it today. The first breed standard was written in 1878, the same year that the German Longhaired Pointer was shown in Frankfurt. The German Longhaired Pointer is fairly uncommon today but is still used by hunters and sportsmen alike. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
