Courageous and athletic, the Pointer is a superb hunting dog who likes to be on the go. His compact, muscle body is graceful and agile, and he loves to work hard in the field, as he has done for hundreds of years.
Pointers stand out for their unique coat colors: lemon, black, orange or liver, either solid or with white. He is loyal, even tempered and intelligent, so it’s no surprise that this breed does exceptionally well with training.All dogs have their own personality and unique training, causing them to differ slightly from these breed stats. Please let us know if we made an error in the stats.
The Pointer needs room to run and play. That makes them difficult to keep in a small apartment.
While Pointers prefer to be around their owners, they can do fairly well when left alone if necessary.
Pointers can do fine with kids. They need some monitoring and training so they react well to unpredictable behavior.
Typically, Pointers are friendly with strangers. They tend to be open and willing to trust people they don't know.
Typically, Pointers get along well with other dogs or are easy to socialize. It is uncommon for them to be overly aggressive.
As far as dogs go, Pointers bark an average amount. Expect barking to alert you, get attention, or react to strangers and other dogs.
The Pointer isn't a heavy shedder. Some brushing and occasional cleaning should prevent much hair buildup.
Pointers don't require very much grooming. Typical maintenance and baths are enough.
The Pointer has a good amount of energy and needs walks and play to stay happy.
Although Pointers can be a challenge to train, they can learn with dedicated work or some professional help.
Pointers don't like the cold and will likely want some protection if they are outside for long.
Pointers do well in hot climates and can stay out longer without overheating.
