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English Pointer
A pointer looks inquisitively across the yard.
A pointer looks inquisitively across the yard.
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.

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Appearance
Health
History



Appearance - Contents

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.


Health - Contents

The average life span of a Pointer is 12 to 17 years.


History - Contents

Four breeds went into the development of the Pointer: the Foxhound, Bloodhound, Greyhound, and English Bull Terrier.
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