German Longhaired Pointer

Temperament: Versatile, Calm, Family-Oriented

Group: Foundation Stock Service

Height: 55.9–71.1 in

Weight: 24.9–36.3 lb

Life Expectancy: 12.0–14.0 yrs

Energy Level: Energetic

Trainability: Eager to Please

Grooming Frequency: Occasional Bath/Brush

German Longhaired Pointers are a gun dog and as such, they are expected to search, point, track and retrieve game. They can excel in all types of hunting situations: waterfowl hunting, searching for upland game birds, or retrieving furred game in the woods or prairies, typically rabbit and squirrel in North America. They have a unique ability in being able to switch from a calm household pet to a fiery, passionate hunter. Having been bred for hunting for over a century, they are a superior, tried and tested hunting companion. Club: German Longhaired Pointer Club of North AmericaName: Del Peterson, PresidentPhone: 509-697-3972Email: glpcna@germanlonghairpointers.com A good way to describe the German Longhaired Pointer is that, in appearance, it’s Continental Europe’s version of a Setter: a pointing dog with full tail and a long coat with dense guard hairs and a moderate undercoat. One noteworthy difference is the GLP’s affection for swimming and, therefore, waterfowl hunting. Coat color reflects the mixture of markings similar to a German Shorthaired Pointer.