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Since German
Longhaired Pointers are a relatively unknown breed, we would like to take
some time to answer some questions that people may have
about these dpgs. If you do not see an answer that you are
looking for, please feel free to contact a German Longhaired Pointer
Club of North America Officer (GLPCNA
Officers). We are always happy to talk about our dogs.
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| How
is a German Longhaired Pointer similar to a German Shorthaired
Pointer
or German Wirehaired Pointer? |
| German Longhaired Pointers are similar
to German Shorthairs and German Wirehairs only in name and
country of origin. All three breeds were developed
around the same time in Germany. German Wirehairs
were actually created by breeding German Shorthairs,
Pudelpointers, Stichelhaars, and Wirehaired Pointing
Griffons. German Longhaired Pointers on the other hand, were
created by breeding Irish Setters, Gordon Setters, and
French Spaniels. |
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What
colors do German Longhaired Pointers come in? |
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The German Longhaired Pointer
basically comes in 2 different colors: solid brown and schimmel
(roan ticked). The brown color is further split into brown
and brown with a white chest patch. The schimmel coloring
can be split into 3 subcategories: dark roan (dunkelschimmel),
brown roan (braunschimmel), and light roan (hellschimmel).
Another color that can occur in German Longhairs but is fairly
rare is brown and white (with little or no ticking). Please
click HERE to be directed to a page
with photos that illustrate each of the colors of the German
Longhaired Pointer. |
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How big is
a German Longhaired Pointer? |
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German Longhaired Pointers have a
large variance in height and weight. Females can be 58-66cm
(about 23-26in) tall at the shoulder. Males can be 60-70cm
(about 24-27.5in) tall at the shoulder. Females may only
weigh 55lbs while males can top out near 75 or 80lbs. |
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Do German
Longhaired Pointers make good pets? |
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Yes, German Longhaired
Pointers make
excellent house pets. They have balanced, calm temperaments
that lend themselves nicely to being in the house. Most
longhairs are also intensely loyal dogs. They would much
rather be in the house with you than outside in a kennel.
German Longhairs can shed a lot, but typically, their coat is
blown twice a year (in the spring and in the fall) and shedding is
minimal the rest of the year. |
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Do I have
to test my German Longhaired Pointer? |
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Yes, you should test your
longhair. Members of the German Longhaired Pointer Club of
North America
will only sell puppies to hunting homes. They will also ask
that you test your pup. Running your puppy in the VJP or
puppy test is an excellent way to show breeders what natural
ability your pup has. It provides breeders with information
about whether or not they should repeat a breeding or try a
different one. Running your pup in the HZP or fall breeding
test shows everyone how trainable your dog is. This is good
information if you are considering breeding your dog. Also,
it will help you establish training goals to ensure that your
longhair reaches its highest potential. |
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Why isn't
the German Longhaired Pointer an AKC-Registered Dog Breed? |
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The German Longhaired Pointer
is NOT an AKC-Registered Dog Breed. The GLPCNA does not and
will not ever support any movements trying to get the German
Longhaired Pointer recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Why? Because once the AKC recognizes a breed and starts
registering its dogs, the breed club (like the GLPCNA) loses all
control over the quality of the breed. Currently, German
Longhairs have to pass hunting tests and a breed show before they
can be certified for breeding. This ensures that all
longhairs in North America look and hunt like German Longhaired
Pointers. If they were recognized by the AKC, there would
not be any breeding restrictions. People could breed
whatever longhairs they wanted. By looking at other breeds
(the Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, etc.), you can quickly see
how unregulated breeding has produced many dogs who no longer have
any hunting abilities. The dogs also start to look different
because they are not being bred for a specific purpose
(hunting). We feel that our breed will benefit most from
concerned breeders that breed German Longhairs for hunting.
We do not want to see this breed end up in the hands of pet-owners
or show-folk. These dogs are hunting dogs and they are not
happy unless they are doing what they were bred for. |
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How much
do German Longhaired Pointers puppies typically cost? |
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You can expect to pay anywhere from $800 to $1,200 for a German
Longhaired Pointer in North America. This is really
an excellent rate considering all of the time, money, and effort
that goes into certifying each of the parents for breeding (test
entry fees, x-rays, vet bills, bird costs, etc.). Importing
new dogs to add to our gene pool is also very expensive and these
puppy costs help cover those expenses. If you look at other breeds, you will find similar
prices for well-bred versatile dogs. Plus, the GLPCNA
encourages each approved kennel to donate one puppy from each
litter to a new or youth hunter. Please speak with the
breeders to see if this might be an option for your first German
Longhair puppy. |
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