Comparison: German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar) and German Shorthaired Pointer

German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar) and German Shorthaired Pointer are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar)	German Shorthaired Pointer
FCI group	7. Pointing dogs	7. Pointing dogs
Country of origin	Germany	Germany
Category	Large	Large
Height at withers	58–70 cm	53–65 cm
Weight	–	20–32 kg
Life span	–	12–14 years
Recognition features	Brown coat, solid or with white, roan or mottled markings Dense smooth or slightly wavy coat with feathering on ears, tail and hindlegs (breeches) Strong, muscular, rather low-set build with a brown nose and flowing lines	Liver or liver-and-white, often ticked or roan Short smooth coat, long drop ears Elegant athletic build, tail historically docked
Coat	On back and sides 3-5 cm, close-fitting, sleek, firm, smooth or slightly wavy with dense undercoat; wavy feathered ears, well-plumed tail, breeches on the hindlegs. Colours: solid brown, brown with white or speckled markings, dark or pale roan, mottled and brown-and-white; fawn markings occasionally occur as a throw-back to the hounds.	Short, thick, hard coat; liver or liver-and-white.
Purpose	A versatile gundog able to work in field, water and forest, working well both before and after the shot.	A versatile German gundog from the 19th century for work on land and in water (pointing, retrieving, tracking).

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.