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| Breed: Pointer |
| Also Called: English Pointer |
| Height: The Pointer is about 23-28 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Pointer weighs between 44-75 lbs. |
| Colors: The Pointer can be liver, lemon, black, orange; either in combination with white or solid-colored. |
| General Appearance: The Pointer is bred primarily for sport in the field; he should unmistakably look and act the part. The ideal specimen gives the immediate impression of compact power and agile grace; the head noble, proudly carried; the expression intelligent and alert; the muscular body bespeaking both staying power and dash. Here is an animal whose every movement shows him to be a wide-awake, hard-driving hunting dog possessing stamina, courage, and the desire to go. And in his expression are the loyalty and devotion of a true friend of man. |
| Temperment: The Pointer is gentle with children which makes him a wonderful family dog. He has an even temperament and a lot of sense. He should never be timid toward other dogs or people. |
| Care: The Pointer requires very little grooming. A daily brushing will give his coat lots of shine. |
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| Training: The Pointers seem to acquire the hunting instinct at around 2 months of age and can begin their training. |
| Activity: The Pointer requires a lot of exercise and should not be confined to an apartment. He needs a fenced yard. |
| Life Span: The Pointer lives an average life of 12-14 years. |
| Litter Size: The Pointer has an average litter of 5-6 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Pointer originated in England. |
| Brief History: The Pointer's history is an old one, traceable in writing and in works of art back to the middle of the 17th century. While the Pointer was developed primarily in England, most canine historians credit Spain as the country of origin. The Pointer resulted from crosses between these Spanish pointers and various breeds, most probably Foxhounds and Bloodhounds for scenting, Greyhounds for speed, and Bull Terriers for tenacity. Even before the advent of wing shooting with guns, the Pointer was used to point game, which the hunters then netted or chased with coursing hounds. Pointer breed type, temperament, and hunting ability stabilized around the end of the 18th century and have changed very little since then. Today the Pointer is widely regarded as one of the finest upland bird dogs in the world. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), KC(GB), UKC |
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