English Pointer Dogs and Puppies

Appearance

The Pointer dog is a very graceful and athletic animal. When healthy, the dogs immediate appearance should be of a compact, alert and hard driving hunting dog. This dog can be distinguished by its feet, head, and tail. Any terrier or hound characteristics are not permitted for show pointers.

Coat, Color and Siz

The primary colors of the English Pointer are lemon, liver, black and orange. These colors can be solid or a combination of white with spots and / or larger colored patches.

Most of the standards of the Pointer prefer balance and symmetry as opposed to perfect size. Many will allow a variation to the size so long as not encumbered in the field. The measurements of the Pointer are:

* Males show lines
o Height: 63 to 70 cm (25 to 28 inches)
o Weight: 25 to 34 kg (55 to 75 lbs)
* Females show lines
o Height: 58 to 66 cm (23 to 26 inches)
o Weight: 20 to 30 kg (44 to 65 lbs)
* Males field lines
o Height: 56 to 66 cm (22 to 26 inches)
o Weight: 18 to 29 kg (40 to 65 lb)
* Females field lines
o Height: 53 to 64 cm (21 to 25 inches)
o Weight: 16 to 25 kg (35 to 55lbs)

Health

The average Pointer's life span is about 12 to 17 years. Overall, the dogs are a good and healthy breed however run into problems of cherry eye, hip dysplasia, epilepsy and allergies at times.

Skills

The English Pointer is generally used to find game that is upland. In performing this task, a Pointer serves as an excellent hunters dog. The dog is exceptional at the following skills:

1. The dog excels, as its name suggests at pointing out the position of birds.

2. Honor honoring or when the dog stops and engages in a pointing stance.

3. The Dogs will retrieve game when taught.

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