Pointer
See Recommended Dog Foods For PointerSize: Medium / Large
Weight: 45 - 75 lbs.
Height: 23" - 28"
Life Span: 12 - 14 years
Health Problems: Excellent health record. No known hereditary conditions.
Origin: England
Also Known As: No Nicknames.
Group: Sporting
Category: Companion Dog
Exercise Needs
No special exercise requirements.
Grooming Needs
No special grooming requirements.
Temperament
Even Tempered, Kind, Affectionate, Amiable, Loyal, Active
Compatibility with Kids
Good with children.
History
Records of Pointers in England trace as far back as 1650. According to one source, the Pointer came to be in the 16th and 17th centuries, when pointing breeds, including the Old Spanish and Portuguese pointer, were brought from the European mainland to England.
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