
German Longhaired Pointers are adorable, gentle dogs who came from the crossbreeding of various scent/hunting dogs. These curious, intelligent pups will sniff all your stuff to familiarize themselves with you. Despite their large size, GLPs may also think of themselves as a lapdog and will sit on you at home.
Due to their special attachment to their humans, the GLP is prone to suffer from separation anxiety, which may lead to boredom and destructiveness. To avoid this, train them by using desensitization tactics. Despite their cuddly nature, this breed still needs high levels of exercise/activity. Needless to say, these dogs do best in households with a large yard and spacious place for running. But if you live in the city, don’t be discouraged, as there are still ways to keep your pup active. Overall, the key is never to leave your dog alone for too long.
A sudden change in your pet’s behavior should warrant a visit to your animal hospital Roanoke, VA.