Pointer Dog
INTRODUCTION
Pointer Dogs are Loyal, Hardworking, and Even-Tempered dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 117. This is a hunting dog with both power and stamina, Its short coat is easy to take care of. They are gentle with children but require lots of exercise and are not suitable for a small city apartment. Pointer Dogs are Purebred non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 43).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Even Tempered, Affectionate, Kind, Amiable, Loyal, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Pointers are bred primarily as hunting companions, and as such, they are single-minded when out in a field environment
2- Many Pointer owners take advantage of this high-spirited instinct and participate in field trials with their dog
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Pointer Dog, English Pointer
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Orange & White, Black & White, Liver, Liver & White, Lemon & White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 17 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 86 - 104cm (34 - 41in)
Height: 74 - 89cm (29 - 35in) -
TAIL
The tail is short, reaching no longer than the top of the hock and preferably somewhat shorter. The tail is straight, thicker at the base, and tapering to a point. The tail is set on as a natural extension of the topline and should not be carried more than 20 degrees above the topline
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WEIGHT
Male: 18 - 34 kg
Female: 16 - 30 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
8 to 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
German shorthaired pointer
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
First recorded about 1650
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ORIGIN
England
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DISTRIBUTION
Omnivores
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Pointers are wonderful family dogs, and very friendly to humans
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
