English Pointer
The Pointer, sometimes called the English Pointer, is a medium-sized breed of pointing dog developed in England. Pointers are used to find game birds for hunters. Unlike other hunting dogs, such as Spaniels, they do not collect the birds that have been shot but they point out to the hunter where the live bird is hiding.
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| Other names | English Pointer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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History
The most common belief is that the dogs like this breed were imported into England in 1719 by soldiers returning from Spain after a war and bred with local hunting dogs.[1][2]
Description
This dog is a medium sized hunting dog that wieighs between 20 to 34 kilograms (45 to 75 lb) and stands between 58 to 71 centimetres (23 to 28 in).[3] Its is most commonly coloured brown and white, black and white, orange and white or lemon and white with speckles on the white fur.[4]
Health and temperment
The Pointer is usually a healthy dog with a kind nature,[4] they need a lot of excercise.[3]