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Frequently Asked
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Since German Longhairs are a relatively unknown breed, we would like
to take some time to answer some common questions that people may have
about these dogs. If you do not see an answer that you are
looking for, please feel free to Contact
Us. We are always happy to answer questions about German
Longhair Pointers.
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How
big is a German Longhaired Pointer? |
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German Longhairs have a large variance in height and weight.
Females can be 58-66cm (about 23-26in) tall at the shoulder.
Males can be 60-70cm (about 24-27.5in) tall at the shoulder.
Females may only weigh 55lbs while males can top 75lbs. |
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Do
German Longhaired Pointers make good house pets? |
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Yes, German Longhairs make excellent house pets. They have
balanced, calm temperaments that lend themselves nicely to being in
the house. Most longhairs are also intensely loyal dogs.
They would much rather be in the house with you than outside in a
kennel. German Longhairs can shed a lot, but typically, their
coat is blown twice a year (in the spring and in the fall) and
shedding is minimal the rest of the year. |
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Do I
have to test my German Longhaired Pointer? |
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Yes, you should test your longhair. Our kennel, as well as
every other longhair kennel in the country, will only sell puppies
to hunting homes. We also ask that you test your pup.
Running your puppy in puppy test is an excellent way to
show breeders what natural ability your pup has. It provides
us information about whether or not we should repeat a breeding or
try a different one. Running your pup in a more advanced
hunting test shows everyone how trainable your dog is. This
is also good information if you are considering breeding your dog.
Also, it will help you establish training goals to ensure that your
longhair reaches its highest potential. |
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How
is a German Longhaired Pointer similar to a German Shorthair Pointer or German Wirehair
Pointer? |
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German Longhairs are similar to German Shorthairs and German
Wirehairs only in name and country of origin. All three breeds
were developed around the same time in Germany. German
Wirehairs were actually created by breeding German Shorthairs,
Pudelpointers, Stichelhaars, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.
German Longhairs on the other hand, were created by breeding Irish
Setters, Gordon Setters, and French Spaniels. |
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How
much do German Longhaired puppies typically cost? |
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German Longhair breeders in North America charge between $800 and
$1,200 for a longhair puppy. We charge $950 for each puppy. This is really an excellent rate
considering all of the time, money, and effort that goes into
importing and certifying each of the parents for breeding. If
you look at other breeds, you will find similar prices for well-bred
versatile dogs. |
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