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Puppies are cute, but are 4 legged toddlers with no diapers.
Just like toddlers, everything is new and everything needs to be
touched and tasted. Puppies are chewing machines -- everything
goes into their mouths! Puppies need to be isolated from
things that can hurt them (just as an infant learning to crawl
does). They can pull down telephones, chew on electrical
cords, ingest poisons, chocolate, etc... You can use baby gates to isolate a puppy and
a crate when you are not able to keep a watchful eye.
Housetraining varies from puppy to puppy; for some it’s quick
and for others timely. A crate is a wonderful way to
housetrain your new member. Consistency, patience and
dedication are a must.
Are you prepared for a few sleepless nights? Puppies, like
babies, take time to settle in.
Your new member will be a part of your life for at least ten
years. Choosing this breed should be an honest and
well-researched decision based on your personality and
lifestyle. Don’t choose a German Longhair just because they are
“beautiful”. Keeping in mind what your ultimate goal is will
help you make the final choice. He will need to fit in and feel
that he is a valued family member. Through many hours of
training and consistency this goal can be achieved. Is everyone
in your family ready for this new responsibility?
The following questions may assist you in the decision making
process.
1. What is the dog’s purpose?
2. How much time do you have to give to your new member?
They will need to be fed, exercised, groomed, trained, taken to
the veterinarian. You will need consistent one on one time with
your new member. Keeping the same schedule day in and day
out will lead to success.
3. Are you able to care for him financially?
You have the initial puppy cost, quality food, veterinary care,
license fee, parasite control, and kennel fees for out of town
trips to name a few.
4. Do you live in a large or small home? What is the size of
your yard? Do you have a fenced-in exercise area for your new
member? Are dogs allowed where you live?
5. Does anyone in the family have allergies?
Most breeds of dogs are not hypoallergenic. You
do not want to fall in love with your new member realizing you
have to give it up due to a family member becoming ill.
6. Do you already have pets?
Some dogs welcome another companion, but there are
others that will not.
German Longhaired Pointers are easily trained, have a eagerness to
please, have a strong desire to hunt and are good with children. With devotion and
patience your puppy will become an outstanding hunting companion
and family pet. They would much prefer to be inside with their
family than be outside in a kennel. They require a lot of
exercise. Keeping them confined in small quarters for an
extensive time without enough exercise and hunting can lead to
destructive behaviors.
German Longhair Pointers do shed. They are a moderate shedding
dog and blow their coat twice a year -- spring and fall. With
regular grooming you can minimize the amount of hair in your
home.
To read an article, dated Saturday April 12, 2008, written by
Michael Babcock, about German Longhair Pointers in the Great
Falls Tribune online (outdoors) click on this address:
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20084100310/LIFESTYLE05/804100310
Please visit
our dogs to read about the nature of our Personal Gun
Dogs.
If you feel you are ready to invest in a fun filled hunting
companion, please
contact us.