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Pointer youngster
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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:
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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 |
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kennel clubs: |
akc,
saku-(sporting dog group), ankc, uk, nzkc-(gundog group) |
rescues: |
Pointer
Rescue.org |
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![english pointer](/sporting_dog_breeds/images/Ranger_english_pointer.jpg) |
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