| UK KC Classification |
Gundog |
| Country of Origin |
Germany |
| Date of Origin |
1800s |
| Height |
60 - 65 cm (24 - 26 inches) |
| Weight |
27 - 32 Kgs (60 - 70 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
12 - 14 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
German Longhaired Pointers are medium sized, powerfully built dogs. They have a sleek, close lying coat that can be solid brown or brown with various white markings.
Temperament
German Longhaired Pointers are calm, biddable and even tempered dogs.
Suitability
If you are considering a German Longhaired Pointer as a pet, consider the following points:
They are usually ok with children
They are suitable for urban living
They are easy to obedience train
They usually get on well with other dogs
They require a lot of physical exercise
They are not always good watch dogs
Interesting Facts
German Longhaired Pointers are also known as:
Deutscher Langhaariger
Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund
Langhaar
Pointer (German Longhaired)
GLP
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