German Longhaired Pointers (GLPs) are versatile hunting dogs. Despite their name, they are not pointers and instead are point spaniels. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source While they do share a few characteristics with other breeds, they also have several unique ones. This wikiHow will help you figure out whether or not a dog is a German Longhaired Pointer.
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Taking Note of the Body Structure
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Check the dog's size. German Longhaired Pointers are typically anywhere from 22–28 inches (56–71 cm) tall, and they usually weigh somewhere between 55–80 pounds (25–36 kg). [2] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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Examine the dog's head. GLPs typically have a skull that is a little rounded, with a stop that is not sharp or deep and is rising gently. [3] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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View the dog's ears. German Longhaired Pointers should have ears that are turned a little forwards and not set on the dog too low. [4] X Research source
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Look at the dog's eyes. GLPs typically have as dark brown-colored eyes as possible, and their eyelids should fit close to their eyeballs. The eyes should not not excessively protrude or be to deep, and you should also not notice any haw. [5] X Research source
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See what the dog's tail looks like. German Longhaired Pointers should have a horizontally-carried tail, with a little upwards curve in the last third. The dog shouldn't carry their tail too high. [6] X Research source
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Notice the dog's overall appearance. Overall, German Longhaired Pointers should have a muscular and strong appearance, with a ground-covering gait. [7] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Examining the Coat
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Check the color of the dog's coat. German Longhaired Pointers can be a variety of different brown colors. They include: [8] X Research source
- Pale roan - You may notice small or large patches of a pale brown color. The dog's head is brown, though you may notice a white snip, blaze, or star.
- Mottled - You should notice a lot of small brown-colored spots on otherwise white fur. The dog's head is brown, though you may notice a white star, snip, or blaze.
- Brown with speckled or white-colored markings - These should be most noticeable on the dog's feet and chest.
- Brown and white - This may mean that the dog is either completely brown and white or that there may be a small amount of spots that are small in size. You should also notice large brown patches on the dog, along with a "blanket" or "saddle" pattern. The dog should have a brown head, and you may notice a white-colored snip, blaze, or star.
- Dark roan - You may notice small or large patches of a dark brown color. The dog's head is brown, though you may notice a white blaze, star, or snip.
- Sometimes, you may also notice markings that are fawn in color on the dog.
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Feel the coat's texture. A German Longhaired Pointer should have a coat with a firm, smooth feel. [9] X Research source
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View the coat's overall appearance. Overall, the coat of a GLP should not be too long or too short. On the sides of the dog's body and their back, the hair should be close-fitting and somewhere between 3–5 centimetres (1.2–2.0 in) long. The hair may be longer on the dog's chest, belly, or the underside of their neck. On the dog's head and below their hock, the hair is usually a lot shorter. You should notice feathered, wavy hair on the dog's ears, along with sleek, close-fitting hair on the body that may be a little wavy. The belly is coated well, as is the tail, which has a good plume. The back of the dog's front and hind legs are feathered to create breeches, and the wavy hair on the dog's ears is feathered as well. The dog has an undercoat and short, dense hair between their toes. [10] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Checking Temperament
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See if the dog is affectionate. GLPs love their family, and they are affectionate dogs who may attempt to be a lapdog even though they're larger in size. [11] X Research source
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Be aware of separation anxiety. Because GLPs love their humans so much, they may be prone to separation anxiety, so they will need training to help them handle this. [12] X Research source
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Notice a need for regular exercise. German Longhaired Pointers are active dogs who need regular, daily exercise through things such as walks, hikes, or frequent games of fetch. [13] X Research source
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Figure out if the dog has a lot of curiosity. GLPs are curious dogs. For example, they may sniff a lot in order to get to know a person. [14] X Research source
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Know that this dog is intelligent. GLPs are intelligent dogs, meaning they will likely be easy to train. [15] X Research source
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Understand that this dog is generally good with other dogs. With proper socialization, GLPs can generally do well with other dogs. However, they may chase cats or other small animals. [16] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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References
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-longhaired-pointer/
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