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.
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.
Even Tempered, Affectionate, Kind, Amiable, Loyal, Active
Two hours a day
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.
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