English Pointer
| English Pointer | ||
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 A pointer looks inquisitively across the yard.
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| Alternative names | ||
| Pointer | ||
| Country of origin | ||
| England | ||
| Common nicknames | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 7 Section 2 #1 | Stds |
| AKC: | Sporting | Stds |
| The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. | ||
| The AKC Miscellaneous class is for breeds working towards full AKC recognition. | ||
| ANKC: | Group 3 (Gundogs) | Stds |
| CKC: | Group 1 - Sporting Dogs | Stds |
| The CKC Miscellaneous group is for breeds working towards full CKC recognition. | ||
| KC (UK): | Gundog | Stds |
| NZKC: | Gundog | Stds |
| UKC: | Group | Stds |
| Not recognized by any major kennel club | ||
| This breed of dog is extinct | ||
| Notes | ||
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.