English Pointer
Description: The
Pointer is bred primarily for sport and is a true wide-range hunter. He gives
the impression of compact power and agile grace. His movement should show him to
be a wide-awake, hard-driving hunting dog possessing stamina, courage and the
desire to go. His energy and devotion makes him an superior as a gundog.
Other Names: English Pointer
Height:
24 - 27 inches
Weight: 44 - 66 lbs.
Colors: Lemon
and white, orange and white, liver and white, black and
white; self (pure) colors and tricolors.
Coat: Short,
dense and smooth.
Temperament:
Responsive, lively,
independent.
With Children: Yes, tolerant, playful and
loving.
With Pets: Yes, will accept other animals
Watch-dog:
High
Guard-dog: Medium - High
Care and Exercise:
Minimal grooming which should consist of a
quick rub with a rough cloth a few times a week. Rigorous exercise is mandatory
as confinement may result in hyperactivity.
Training: Obedience training is
strongly recommended. He can make a good house pet if handled and trained as a
small puppy.
Learning Rate: Low, Obedience - Medium,
Problem Solving - Low
Activity: Very
High
Living Environment: Not designed for
apartment life or a first dog as he has tremendous energy which must be directed
into some task. He is suited for kennel life as he requires less personal
attention than many other sporting dogs. He will do better in a rural area.
Owners of a Pointer must tolerate the dog's high strung, task-oriented
temperament.
Health Issues:
Elbow and hip dysplasia, PRA, epilepsy.
Life Span: 12
- 14 Years
Litter Size: 5 - 6
Country of Origin: Great
Britain
History: There
is no exact record of where the first Pointers came from, some say Spain and
Portugal, other say eastern Europe and England. What is agreed upon is that he
was crossed with the old Spanish Pointer and a lighter-boned variety of
Foxhound.
First Registered
by the AKC: 1879
AKC Group: Sporting Group
Class: Gundog
Registries:
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 7), KC(GB), UKC
top links:
English
Pointer
www.ukcdogs.com/breeds/gundogs/
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