Other Names
Deutsch Langhaar

Origin
Germany, 1800s.
This breed was achieved by crossing the German Pointer breed with pointers and setters from England.

Use Today
Companion, Gundog

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12-14 years of age

Weight & Height
40 to 65 pounds & 21 to 26 inches tall

Known Health Problems
Hip Dyspasia

Physical Description
Medium size, powerfully built dog. The muzzle is of equal length with the skull and the top of the head is slightly rounded. The nose id brown, eyes are brown and the ears are drop.

Temperment
Great family dogs & hard workers. The longhairs may be more timid then the wirehaired variety. They are easy to train and good with children

Training
Intelligent & Eager to learn

Living Conditions
This breed does best when they have a yard to run in

Grooming
Should be brushed regularly

Exercise
To keep this breed from being mischievous, they should be given plenty of daily exercise

Coat Texture
Double coat has a dense undercoat and a close fitting smooth or slightly wavy outer coat which is longest at the neck, chest and belly. The ears, legs and tail are feathered.

Coat Colors
Liver & white, liver, black & white or black

Puppies
6-10 pups per litter. Required early training

Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale