Do German Longhaired Pointer Dogs Need To Be Groomed Regularly?

Owning a a German Longhaired Pointer and need to know how often do a German Longhaired Pointer Dog need to be groomed or should you bathe a German Longhaired Pointer?

According to dog experts, German Longhaired Pointer Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of dog breeds that require grooming regularly.


German Longhaired Pointer Grooming Tips

Tips on Grooming Your German Longhaired Pointer

    Moderate Maintenance: The German Longhaired Pointer need a moderate amount of grooming about once or twice a week.

    Why Brush or Groom Your German Longhaired Pointer Dog?

    Grooming and combing your dog's hair coat is an imperative component of everyday pet care. Brushing helps to keep your German Longhaired Pointer dog's coat in good condition by removing loose hair and preventing hair mats/knots.

    Brushing also assists to distribute healthy natural skin oils over the hair shaft, promoting a shiny coat and helping dirt to slide off the hair. This can also help to lessen the need to bath and therefore lessen the occurrence of bathing.

    Brushing and grooming of your German Longhaired Pointer dog are activities that help to enhance the positive relationship bond between your dog and you. Brushing should be an enjoyable and comfortable experience for your pet and you.

    How Often to Groom Your German Longhaired Pointer

    How frequent to brush and groom your dog will depend upon each personal dog. Dogs tend to differ in their need for brushing because of their coat type and length and also depending on their recent activities.

    Dogs with short coats typically require less brushing and grooming compared to dogs with medium to long haired coats as these longer coats can get tangles, mats and debris trapped in them more easily.

    Some very short-haired canines may not need conventional 'brushing' and for these dogs, owners may rather like to try a soft grooming glove to delicately remove loose hair, occasionally.

    Dogs should be brushed 'as needed'. Owners should keep track of the condition of their dog's coat, trying to find any tangles/mats or dullness which suggests they might need a brush. Grooming can take anything from a couple of minutes to a number of hours a week depending on your type of dog.

Do German Longhaired Pointer Dogs Need to Be Groomed Regularly?

German Longhaired Pointer Information

The GLP should be muscular, elegant, and athletic. It should not be bulky or cumbersome, and it should be able to move with great speed and freedom. It has moderate bone, but has substance, and must never look frail or weak. Like all German pointers, they have webbed feet. Watch out for aggression in puppy years.

GLPs are a kind, gentle, friendly, and intelligent breed. They are very affectionate, and may experience separation anxiety. They only make good pets when properly exercised, as they need a "job" to do, and do not adapt well to a sedentary life. The GLP is an excellent family pet, as it enjoys playing with children. It is very sociable with dogs.

What to do if you lose your German Longhaired Pointer

If your German Longhaired Pointer Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Visit the local vet clinics to see if someone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost German Longhaired Pointer

If you find a German Longhaired Pointer Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who normally scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.