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Pointer

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Pointer youngster
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    height of a pointer dog
group: sporting height: m 25-28" / 63.5-71.1 cm,
f 23-26" / 58.4-66 cm
types: weight: m 55-75 lbs /
24.9-34 kg,
f 44-65 lbs / 19.95-29.5 kg
colors: black, lemon, liver, orange in combination of white or solid colors, tricolored. usually white background
physical traits: large, rangy, powerful, stamina,
hair type: short, smooth, dense, glossy, close lying, fine
personality/
temperament:
gentle, intelligent, affectionate, loyal, hardy, charming, obedient, stamina, reserved with strangers, courageous. some may be timid, quick tempered
maintenance/
special needs:

regular brushing, lots of exercise
nickname: English Pointer
origination: Spain, France, Belgium, possibly cross of Foxhound, Greyhound, and Bloodhound
bred for: locate and point hares, gun dog
identifying traits: full tail not docked like German Shorthair
ideal for: hunting, family, country life not for city
good with kids? supervise because of size
life expectancy: 13-14 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc, saku-(sporting dog group), ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog group)
rescues: Pointer Rescue.org
     
english pointer
 
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