Deutsch Langhaar
Temperament
Versatile, Calm, Family-oriented
[3]A German gundog shaped through selective breeding
The FCI standard traces the German Longhaired Pointer to bird dogs, hawking dogs, water dogs and scent hounds. It records that selective pure breeding began in 1879 and that the first breed standard was written in 1897.
[1]A versatile gundog for field, water and woodland
It is a versatile gundog for field, water and woodland. The standard expects it to work before and after the shot, and describes a balanced, calm and easily trained temperament.
[1]A brown-based coat with feathering
Its coat is long but not exaggerated; the standard gives about 3–5 cm on the back. Feathering appears on the ears, backs of the legs and tail, with colors including solid brown, brown with white and roan patterns.
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