German Longhaired Pointer

The German Longhaired Pointer can be described as Continental Europe’s counterpart to the Setter in appearance—a refined pointing dog with a full tail and a long coat featuring dense guard hairs and a moderate undercoat. One notable distinction of this breed is its strong affinity for water, making it particularly well suited for swimming and waterfowl hunting. The coat coloration reflects a blend of markings similar to those seen in the German Shorthaired Pointer.

As a true gundog, the German Longhaired Pointer is expected to search, point, track, and retrieve game with precision and versatility. The breed excels across a wide range of hunting environments, including waterfowl hunting, upland bird work, and the retrieval of furred game in forests and open landscapes. In North America, this often includes quarry such as rabbit and squirrel. Remarkably adaptable, the German Longhaired Pointer can shift seamlessly from a calm and composed household companion to an intense, driven hunter in the field. Bred for hunting for more than a century, this breed stands as a proven and dependable partner for serious sportsmen.