German Longhaired Pointer

Also called Deutsch Langhaar, Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund, German Longhaired Pointing Dog

Recognised breedFCI group 7Short profile

From Germany1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight30 kg1 2

Height, male60 to 70 cm1 2

Height, female58 to 66 cm1 2

Sizelarge

FCI gives an average of about 30 kg.

Ideal: males 63-66 cm, females 60-63 cm.

calm and balanced

good-natured

easy to train

Coat and looks how to spot one

medium-long with dense undercoat

A strong, athletic pointer with a close-lying coat about 3-5 cm long on the body, shorter on the head, with feathering on the legs and a plumed tail.1 2

Colourssolid brownbrown with white or ticked markingsdark roanlight roanwhite with brown patchesbrown and white1 2

Personality what they are like

An even-tempered, good-natured gundog that learns readily and settles calmly at home.1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A versatile hunting dog built for field, forest and water work, so it needs substantial daily exercise and loves swimming and retrieving.1 2

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

Brush a couple of times a week to keep the feathering tangle-free and remove loose undercoat.1 2

Home where they are happiest

Best in an active or hunting home with access to open country and water.1

Company who they like around

A cooperative working partner that enjoys close contact with its handler and family.1

The story where it all began

Pure breeding started in 1879, blending bird dog, hawking dog, water dog and scenthound lines. Baron Friedrich von Schorlemer-Alst founded the breed club in 1893 and wrote the 1897 standard that the modern Langhaar still follows.1 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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Its bloodlines combine bird dogs, hawking dogs, water dogs and scenthounds.1
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The first breed standard was written in 1897 by Baron von Schorlemer.1
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It is bred to point and retrieve game on land and from water.2

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard No. 117, Group 7 (Pointing Dogs), Section 1.2 (Continental pointers, spaniel type), with working trial; accepted 1954; standard published 10 Nov 20111
VDH: National breed standard2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a German Longhaired Pointer. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year

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FCI Standard No. 117 Deutsch Langhaar fci.beused for classification, size, weight, coat, colour, temperament, history
German Longhaired Pointer - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for history, FCI acceptance year, coat

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.