Human orientation
High score: good-natured and attached to the owner. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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German Longhaired Pointer
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History of the German Longhaired Pointer breed
Origin: Germany
A German breed that combines the blood of a lying dog, a hawk dog, a water dog and hounds (marriages). Pure breeding began in 1879. Baron von Schorlemer compiled the first standard in 1897. In the FCI classification, it belongs to group 7 (recumbent), continental recumbent spaniel type.
The German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsche Langhaar) is a versatile hunting dog (60-70 cm, about 30 kg) with long, silky brown, dark mottled or white-brown color. Balanced, good-natured and easy to learn. Requires a lot of movement and hunting work.
SizeBig
OriginGermany
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters or active owners who provide work in the field, on the water and in the forest. Apartment life without movement is not for him.
Walks
Long daily loads are required: running, swimming, fetching and hunting work.
Training
Balanced, calm and good-natured, easy to learn. Willing to cooperate, suitable for work before and after the shot.
Care
The wool is combed 2-3 times a week, especially the feathers on the ears, paws and "pants". After working in the water, the ears are dried and examined, the claws are trimmed.
Children
Good-natured and calm, usually gets along well with children. Supervised games.
Other animals
The hunting instinct remains, so birds and small animals are prey. Usually gets along with dogs.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
High score: easy to learn.
Zooaggression
Medium-high score: hunting instinct needs control.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Average score: long hair needs regular brushing.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: Little is known about hereditary diseases of the German Longhaired Pointer breed. The breeder is asked for documents with the results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the German Longhaired Pointer breed is adjusted to its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
Heart and eyes are included in the list of annual examination. The need for individual tests is determined by club recommendations and the dog's age.
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