So you’re looking to adopt an German Longhaired Pointer, or already have one?
According to the American Kennel Club, “German Longhaired Pointers are a gun dog and as such, they are expected to search, point, track and retrieve game. They can excel in all types of hunting situations: waterfowl hunting, searching for upland game birds, or retrieving furred game in the woods or prairies, typically rabbit and squirrel in North America. They have a unique ability in being able to switch from a calm household pet to a fiery, passionate hunter. Having been bred for hunting for over a century, they are a superior, tried and tested hunting companion. Club: German Longhaired Pointer Club of North AmericaName: Del Peterson, PresidentPhone: 509-697-3972Email: glpcna@germanlonghairpointers.com A good way to describe the German Longhaired Pointer is that, in appearance, it’s Continental Europe’s version of a Setter: a pointing dog with full tail and a long coat with dense guard hairs and a moderate undercoat. One noteworthy difference is the GLP’s affection for swimming and, therefore, waterfowl hunting. Coat color reflects the mixture of markings similar to a German Shorthaired Pointer.”
An German Longhaired Pointer typically ranges from 55.88cm to 71.12cm in height, and weighs from 24.947580350000003kg to 36.287389600000004kg.
There are a few pet insurance companies in New Zealand that offer dog insurance for German Longhaired Pointer breeds. Try Cove Insurance as they are currently offering a one-month free promotion. Typically German Longhaired Pointer insurance ranges from $30 per month to $65 – but of course this varies depending on a range of other factors such as gender.