The German Longhaired Pointer

As the name suggests, the German Longhaired Pointer originates from Germany, where it must be considered one of the oldest gun dog breeds, especially if you look at hunting pictures and Gobelins from the Middle Ages, where the dogs depicted are similar to the breed currently known as German long-haired Pointers. In Germany, the German Longhaired Pointer was known for being a versatile hunting dog, hence the name "Mädchen für Alles” (all-round dog). It was also known as ”Der Alte Försterhund” (The Old Forest Dog). This is not least due to its strong ability as a Schweisshund, its loud throaty sound when working and the safe retrieval of all kinds of wild game. In 1879, a breeding standard was established and still forms the basis for breeding today. The breed's appearance has barely changed since then.

Bred for hunting, by hunters for hunters

Size-wise, in the case of males, the German Longhaired Pointer measures 60-70 cm for males, with the ideal size being 63-66 cm. The bitches are naturally slightly smaller and, according to the standard, measure 58-66 cm, with an ideal size of 60-63 cm. Weight is 25-33 kg. The colour variants are slightly different and these are described in detail on the club's website. Most are solid brown but are also available as brown with white or ticked markings (especially on the chest and paws), or with dark dapples with larger or smaller dark brown patches. The motto for the German Longhaired Pointer is: Bred for hunting, by hunters for hunters!

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