Dogs
English Pointer
| English Pointer |
A pointer looks inquisitively across the yard.
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| Alternative names |
| Pointer |
| Country of origin |
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England |
| Common nicknames |
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| Classification and breed standards |
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FCI: |
Group 7 Section 2 #1 |
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AKC: |
Sporting |
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ANKC: |
Group 3 (Gundogs) |
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CKC: |
Group 1 - Sporting Dogs |
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KC (UK): |
Gundog |
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NZKC: |
Gundog |
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UKC: |
Group |
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| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
| This breed of dog is
extinct |
| Notes |
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An English Pointer, often called simply a Pointer, is a
breed of
dog developed as a
gun dog. It
is one of several
pointer breeds.
Appearance
The standard colourings of an English Pointer are
liver,
lemon,
orange or black.
These can be solid
colours, or a
combination white Speckles, and patches are also acceptable. Black and white
pointers are sometimes confused with Dalmatians. Dalmatians have a great number
of small spots, whereas Pointers have a few large spots.
 A pointer
rests on the grass
 A domestic
pointer rests in her home
Health
The
average life span of a Pointer is 12 to 17 years.
History
Four breeds went into the development of the Pointer: the
Foxhound,
Bloodhound,
Greyhound,
and
English Bull Terrier.
Miscellaneous
When Pointers work with
hunters, they
are often used in combination with a
retriever,
to point out the prey
to the retriever, using the pointer stance.
External links
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