Deutsch Langhaar
Other names : German Longhaired Pointer, Deutscher Langhaariger, Vorstehhund Pointer, Langhaar
The German Longhaired Pointer can be traced back to the middle of the 19th Century. It quickly gained a reputation as a first-rate retriever but was also used as a pointer and a tracker. These elegant looking dogs are friendly, loyal, and very intelligent. They make excellent companions, although they prefer to work alongside their humans. Keeping them as a “pet” is quite unusual. Anyone who does will need to put a lot of effort into this dog. It requires loads of exercise and constant companionship.
Life expectancy |
The Deutsch Langhaar has a life expectancy of between 11 and 13 years |
Temperament |
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Size |
Medium
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Adult size |
Female
Between 23 and 26 in
Male
Between 24 and 28 in
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Adult weight |
Female
Between 55 and 77 lb
Male
Between 55 and 77 lb
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Coat colour
Various combinations of roan, brown, and white. |
White Brown |
Type of coat
Silky. Dense. Thicker around the belly, legs, and chest. |
Long |
Eye colour
Dark brown. |
Brown
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Purchase price |
The Deutsch Langhaar costs between £1000 and £1200 |
These dogs have tonnes of energy. They’re best suited to people who live active lives and enjoy countryside walks.
More details about the Deutsch Langhaar
Deutsch Langhaar: Origins and history
The German Longhaired Pointer was developed in the mid 19th Century. It’s the result of crossbreeding between German Gun Dogs and the much quicker working dogs like the English Setters and Pointers. It was first shown at a dog show in Frankfurt in 1878 and the breed standard was written just a few years later. Since then, it’s proved itself to be an all-purpose Gun Dog. Unlike other Gun Dogs, who tend to specialise in one area, the German Longhaired Pointer can do it all. They can point, track, and retrieve. Although the breed is quite rare, a number of German Longhaired Pointers now compete in dog trials all over the world. The rest tend to be kept as working dogs by farmers, hunters, and gamekeepers.
FCI classification of the Deutsch Langhaar
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Group 7 - Pointing Dogs
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Section 1 : Continental Pointing Dogs
Deutsch Langhaar: Characteristics
Deutsch Langhaar: Behaviour
Training a Deutsch Langhaar
Although a certain level of intelligence makes training a dog much easier, very intelligent dogs can pose a challenge to the novice dog handler. These dogs get bored very easily, which can lead to disobedient behaviour.
Deutsch Langhaar: Lifestyle
Breed compatibility Deutsch Langhaar
Deutsch Langhaar: Purchase price
The initial cost of a German Longhaired Pointer puppy is between £1,000 - £1,200. The average cost to keep one of these dogs (including vet bills, insurance, and food) is between £70 to £120 a month.
Deutsch Langhaar: Grooming
The coats will need regular brushing. It tends to be longer and thicker around the chest and belly. Regular grooming will prevent it from becoming matted and tangled.
Deutsch Langhaar: Health
A robust and healthy breed. Their average life expectancy is 11 to 13 years.
They’re not the biggest dogs in the world, but they're certainly one of the toughest and most determined. A very well-built and finely balanced dog.
Pointers shed their coats during the warmer times of the year and have no real problems withstanding the heat. However, try not to exercise them during the hottest parts of the day.
The German Longhaired Pointer has a thick, insulating coat that keeps them warm all through the winter. Well equipped for dealing with harsh weather conditions.
Tends to put on a few extra pounds as they get older; you may need to adjust their food intake to keep it in line with reduced activity levels.