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