Versatile, Calm, Family-Oriented
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 โฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
0%
Trainability
100%
Grooming
20%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Long coat
Occasional Bath/Brush
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Highly trainable โ excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.
FCI Group
Group 7 โ Pointing Dogs
Section
Continentale voorstaande honden
Status
recognized