GERMAN LONG HAIRED POINTER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Sporting Dogs American Kennel Club (AKC) - Not Recognized United Kennel Club (UKC) - Gun Dog Breeds The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Gundog Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)* - Standard No. 117 / 16. 03. 2001 / GB
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	Germany
Height:	25 to 27.5 inches (64-70 cm)
The German Long-Haired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar) is the rarest of the German Pointers and is closely related to the Large Münsterländer, the Small Münsterländer, and the Wachtelhund which is similar to the English Springer Spaniel. Of these, only the German Long-Haired Pointer is recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club. In Germany, the breed is highly regarded as a versatile gun dog and family companion but he is rare in North America. Bred as a sporting dog, the German Long-Haired Pointer is active and needs plenty of outdoor exercise. He is intelligent, versatile, and good-natured. TOP Health Issues: If you are considering the adoption of a German Long Haired Pointer puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: CKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard - No official breed standard yet - refer to FCI Standard The Kennel Club (UK) Breed Standard - Interim FCI Breed Standard No. 117 / 16. 03. 2001 / GB TOP Grooming: Grooming — This growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes grooming information, tips and techniques as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada. TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your German Long Haired Pointer, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports and Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several sports and activities including agility, conformation, obedience, herding, and much more. In addition, listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada can be found here. (Note: For Breed specific Clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section covers such dog jobs as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Police K9s and much more. Also included here are listings of organizations from across Canada. Pointing Dog Journal, The The Pointing Dog Journal is the only full-color magazine devoted exclusively to pointing dogs. Pointing Dog Journal is full of valuable training advice to turn any pointing dog into a bird-finding machine. Worldwide Shipping Available. Gun Dog Gun Dog Magazine is edited for serious upland bird and waterfowl hunters who are enthusiasts of the popular pointing, flushing, and retrieving breeds of hunting dogs. Each issue of Gun Dog features articles by top outdoor writers and gun dog authorities about subjects such as hunting and training dogs, care and food for bird dogs, shotguns and ammunition, bird hunting strategies, and new products. Worldwide Shipping Available.