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German Longhaired Pointer
Next Breed: German Pinscher
Previous Breed: Galgo Espanol
The German Longhaired Pointer (GLP) is a breed of dog. It was developed in Germany, and is used as a gundog.
History
The GLP was developed in Germany for use as a Pointer. It was originally a rather slow dog, and was crossed with setters and English Pointers in the 19th century to improve speed. It was very stubborn and temperamental, and has since been bred for a steady, friendly temperament. It was first shown in 1878 in Frankfurt, and at this time the first breed standard was written. Breeders then began to focus their efforts on producing dogs that performed equally well in the field and the show ring, an endeavour that is continued by breeders today. The Large Munsterlander was developed from the GLP after it was decided that GLPs must only be brown-and-white, the black-and-white strain became the ancestors of the Large Munsterlander.
Appearance and Size
The GLP should be muscular, elegant, and athletic. It should not be bulky or cumbersome, and it should be able to move with great speed and freedom. It has moderate bone, but has substance, and must never look frail or weak. Its appearance should reflect its kind, calm temperament. Like all German Pointers, they have webbed feet. The coat is medium length, about 3 - 5 cm (1 - 2 in) long on the body, with the feathering somewhat longer. The coat is slightly wavy, but must not be curly. It is not silky or soft, but rather firm and shiny. It always has a double coat, with the undercoat being quite dense, but not so profuse as to make the guard hairs stand out from the body. The colour is solid dark chocolate with white permitted on the chest, paws, and down the top of the muzzle. Or dark brown roan, with large patches of solid brown, especially on the head, ears, back, and base of the tail. The GLP is between 60 - 70 cm (24 - 28in) at the withers for males, and 58 - 66 cm (23 - 26 in) for females. It weighs approximately 30kg (66lb). The strides should be long and free, with strong drive from the hindquarters, and good reach from the front.
Personality
GLPs are a kind, gentle, friendly, and intelligent breed. They are very affectionate, and may experience separation anxiety. They only make good pets when properly exercised, as they need a "job" to do, and do not adapt well to a sedentary life. The GLP is an excellent family pet, as it enjoys playing with children. It is very sociable with dogs.
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Videos of German Longhaired Pointers
Dogs 101 - German Wirehaired Pointer
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German Shorthaired Pointer - Roo's First Year (2010)
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 5: This video shows one of the littermate's (Roo) first year of training and field trial events. The litter is by the 2010 National Field Trial Champion in Open Gun Dog (NGDC FC AFC Tonelli's Sky High). Roo's placements in AKC field trial events in 2010: October 30-31, 2010 - (13 months old) 3rd place Open Derby November 27-28, 2010 (14 months old) 3rd place Open Puppy December 11-12, 2010 (14 months old) 1st place Open Puppy 4th place Open Derby Roo also
German Shorthaired Pointers in a Field Trial and Training (May 2011)
Following a German Shorthaired Pointer Litter - Part 6: This video shows three German Shorthaired Pointers from the same litter (Gia, Dash and Roo) competing in a field trail event and training during the month of May 2011. The litter is by the 2010 National Field Trial Champion in Open Gun Dog (NGDC FC AFC Tonelli's Sky High). The littermates are now 1 ½ years old. Below are their placements in the AKC field trial event held on May 14-15, 2011 at the Hastings Island Hunting Preserve in Rio Vista, CA: Gia
German Wirehaired Pointer Points quail for 2 minutes
The wirehair is at the bottom of the canyon and we later found out the birds are over in the next canyon. The dog is getting the scent from more than a quarter mile away. Watch him point and hold until the bird flushes. After a half minute of searching the bottom, he figures out the scent is coming over the ridge. Then he goes on point with a single in the bush. The hunter out of camera range is working his way over there. The hunter finally makes his way out of the bottom of the canyon and up to the ridge.
Border Terrier and German Wirehaired Pointer Snow Day
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The German Wirehaired Pointer - Chapter 1
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German Shorthaired Pointer Puppies 2011
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Angela Pham of Gun Dog magazine on first pheasant hunt with vizsla and German shorthaired pointer
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Crufts 2012 - German Shorthaired Pointer Best of Breed
This year's German Shorthaired Pointer event in the outer halls at Crufts 2012 The winning dog was Ivoravon Snow Storm SHCM, owned by Mrs PM Potter
German Wirehaired Pointer finds and points a California Quail
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German Wirehaired Pointer finds a quail
The Wirehair is pointing a California Valley Quail. Then he hears a shot from another hunter and the quail flushes.
German Wirehaired Pointers - A Dog's Life - They Rock!
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Crufts 2009 - Working Gundog German Shorthaired Pointer
The Dog Reporter meets Deb and her German Shorthaired Pointer Riot and learns about the Working Gundog Certificate.
German Shepherd and German Wirehaired Pointer playing
German Shepherd and German Wirehaired Pointer playing. Male German Shepherd Neo ( 4 months old) and female German Wirehaired Pointer Meggy (9 months old) playing " catch me" . Song: Baha Man - Who let the dogs out Country : Serbia .
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