Pointer
Also called English Pointer
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Pointer is a medium-sized breed with a short, smooth coat and a muscular, athletic build. It is known for its keen sense of smell and its ability to point out game birds.
- Weight
- 44–75 lb (20–34 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 23–28 in (58–71 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- England (18th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Athletic
Friendly
Outgoing
Coat colours
Black, black and white, lemon, lemon and white, liver, liver and white, orange and orange and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55–75 lb (25–34 kg) | 44–64 lb (20–29 kg) |
| Height | 25–28 in (64–71 cm) | 23–26 in (58–66 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Pointer
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard for the Pointer - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Pointer (dog breed) - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- How to Tell These Similar-But-Different Pointing Breeds Apart - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- American Pointer Club Health Statement (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).