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Is a Deutsch Langhaar (DL) and a German Longhair
Pointer (GLP) the same breed?
No.
The English translation
of Deutsch Langhaar is “German Longhair”. Much like the Deutsch
Drathaar (DD) is distinguished from the German
Wirehair and the Deutsch Kurzhaar is not
considered to be the same breed as the German
Shorthair. The terms German Longhair/German
Longhair Pointers/German Longhaired Pointers are often
used interchangeably with Deutsch Langhaar,
however they are technically considered separate breeds
due to the different breeding standards and
performance expectations.
The Deutsch-Langhaar Breed Association
defines “pure-breeding” as the preservation of
the breed’s appearance conforming to type and of
its demonstrated hunting abilities. The Deutsch
Langhaar is bred to standards set by the JGHV
and the DLV. It is because of this solid
breeding program established in 1879 that
quality versatile hunting Deutsch Langhaars
exist today. A Deutsch-Langhaar dog is certified
to be a pure-bred if it is registered in the
Deutsch-Langhaar Breed Register (ZDL), is issued
a FCI/VDH/JGHV an Ahnentafel (pedigree) and was
tattooed as a puppy and has been bred in
accordance with the Breeding Regulations of the
Deutsch Langhaar Verband (DLV). In order for DL
puppies to receive an Ahnentafel, the breeder
must be a member of Gruppe Nordamerika and
thereby agree to the bylaws, rules and
regulations and breeding rules and regulations
of the JGHV, DLV and DL-GNA.
Isn't any breed club that has standards going to
produce quality hunting dogs?
Maybe, depending on the integrity of the breed
club, its breeders and the minimum standards. In
any breed club there are many breeder types that
breed according to preferences and goals with
some only meeting minimum requirements.
Differences among breed clubs lie in those
minimum standards as well as continuity,
leadership and membership. DL-GNA as a member
club of the DLV, follows it's rules and
regulations that have been in place since 1879.
Does membership in Deutsch Langhaar Gruppe
Nordamerika require that members own Deutsch
Langhaars exclusively? NO.
Several members own other breeds of dogs other
than the DL, including Chesapeke Bay Retrievers,
Drathaars, Flat Coat Retrievers, English
Setters, Gordon Setters, etc. Deutsch Langhaar
Gruppe Nordamerika bylaws state in accordance
with the policies of the DLV, that breeding
outside of rules and regulations of the DLV and
Breeding Commission is forbidden. Therefore a
Gruppe Nordamerika member cannot maintain nor
support a breeding program for the GLP, or breed
a Deutsch Langhaar out of regulation. Members
who own GLPs are welcome as members of Gruppe
Nordamerika as long as they do not breed their
GLPs. A Gruppe Nordamerika member is permitted
to maintain another breeding program of an
unrelated breed, such as Deutsch Kurzhaars,
English Pointers, etc. The DL-GNA membership is
primarily comprised of hunters first and
foremost and all are welcome as members
regardless of what dog breed they hunt behind.
Can a member of Deutsch Langhaar Gruppe
Nordamerika test with and belong to other
organizations?
Gruppe Nordamerika adhering to the guidelines of
the JGHV and DLV, is the only breed specific
club exclusively for Deutsch Langhaars in North
America. Performance and breed tests recognized
by the JGHV and DLV ensure the continuance and
integrity of the Deutsch Langhaar. It is
permissible for DL owners to belong to other
testing organizations. Members are
encouraged to join other testing organizations
for training and testing in different venues.
Although these tests are not recognized by the
JGHV and DLV for breed certification, each
experience lends itself to a better-rounded
versatile hunting companion. Several members
also belong to NAVHDA and NSTRA. However, DL-GNA
members are NOT permitted to maintain a
membership or association with a German Longhair
Pointer breed club by that or any other name
that is not a member club of the JGHV or FCI. To
do so is not only a conflict of interest but
violates the bylaws, rules and regulations and
DL Breeding Rules and Regulations of Gruppe
Nordamerika, the DLV and the JGHV.
As a new puppy owner am I required to test my dog?
The primary objective of Deutsch Langhaar Gruppe
Nordamerika is to place quality versatile
hunting dogs in hunting homes. New owners are
asked to respect the fact that the Deutsch
Langhaar is excellent versatile hunting
companion as a result of stringent testing and
breeding regulations. A breeder relies on
results from a VJP puppy test to evaluate the
inherited natural abilities and level of
consistency among the litter. Although testing
is not required, Gruppe Nordamerika strongly
encourages all puppy buyers to at least
prepare for and run your pup in a VJP which will
aid in puppy development as it is exposed to
game and learns how to use its nose,
concentrate, search and point and hunt for and
with its handler. Training for the HZP advanced
puppy test will result in a useful versatile
hunting companion for many seasons to come.
Regardless as to whether or not you have any
interest in breeding, completing the necessary
steps to have your dog certified will not only
enhance the bond between you and your better
trained hunting partner, it is an achievement to
be proud of.
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