Pointer

General Description

Personality. Devoted and even-tempered, the Pointer is described as a congenial companion. He has a competitive spirit and an independent streak, but he's also fun-loving and mischievous. An excellent watchdog, he's protective of his property and will sound the alarm at anything out of the ordinary.

Hereditary Illnesses

Three inherited diseases of GSPs; cone degeneration, degenerative myelopathy, and von Willebrand disease type II. All three of these diseases can have a significant impact on your dog's quality of life, longevity, and ability to work.

Character and Temperament

Even Tempered, Affectionate, Kind, Amiable, Loyal, Active

Exercise

Two hours a day

Origin

First recorded about 1650, in England, the pointer was originally used to point out hares for greyhounds to track down. It was trained as a bird dog in the 18th century.

Stats

Average Dog Size

22-27

Average Dog Weight

39-74

Average Bitch Size

20-25

Average Bitch Weight

35-66

Average Life Expectancy

12-17

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