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Sportinglarge🌍 Germanypointing dog and waterfowl hunter
German Longhaired Pointer
Calm, cooperative, affectionate, driven
Popularity
700
Long-coated continental pointer; steady hunter with gentle home manners.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
long coat with dense guard hairs and a moderate undercoat
Colors
liver, liver and white, ticking
Male height
24–26 in
Female height
22–24 in
Male weight
66–80 lb
Female weight
55–70 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
2
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
