Mary Allen
As a versatile hunting dog, the German Longhaired Pointer is usually more likely to be seen on the side of professional or recreational hunters. With his calm temperament and excellent handling, he is the dream come true of the perfect hunting companion.
FCI group 7: pointing dogs.
Section 1.2 – Continental Pointers, Spaniel Type.
country of origin: Germany
FCI standard number: 117
Height at the withers:
Males: 60-70 cm
Females: 58-66 cm
Use: hunting dog
#1 This ideal hunting dog was created in Germany or Northern Germany after different, very old hunting dog breeds such as birds, hawks, water dogs and bracken were crossed with one another in order to guarantee great versatility in the new breed.
The result was a long-haired dog with excellent hunting instincts.
#2 From 1879 the animals were further bred as pure breeds, in 1897 the first breed characteristics for the German Longhaired Pointer were set up by Freiherr von Schorlemer, laying the foundation for modern breeding.
Hunting dogs from the British Isles such as the Irish Setter and the Gordon Setter were also crossed.
