German Long-haired Pointer Puppy For Sale

Considered part of the Gundog family, German Long-haired Pointers have tracking, pointing, and retrieving abilities. This loyal breed also makes a good watchdog and affectionate family pet. Full-grown, they typically weigh 55-80 pounds and stand 22-28 inches tall.

German Long-haired Pointers are generally excellent with children of all ages. German Rough-haired Pointers are not “just-hanging-out-in-the-apartment” kind of dogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Hunting is a favorite activity for these dogs. But you can also challenge a German Rough-haired Pointers with different daily activities like jogging, fetching, swimming, obstacle courses running, Frisbee catching, and more. At least two hours a day of any of the above activities and you will have a very happy (and tired!) dog on your hands. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

A brush is pretty much the only grooming tool you will need for German Long-haired Pointers. A light shedder, these dogs need a good brushing once a week and a bath only when needed. Bathing these dogs too often can strip their coat of the natural oils that keep it healthy and shiny. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

German Long-haired Pointers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. German Rough-haired Pointers are not “just-hanging-out-in-the-apartment” kind of dogs. They need space. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.