Pointer
Pointer
Temperament: Loyal, Hardworking, Even-Tempered
Group: Sporting Group
Height: 58.4–71.1 in
Weight: 20.4–34.0 lb
Life Expectancy: 12.0–17.0 yrs
Energy Level: Energetic
Trainability: Agreeable
Shedding: Occasional
Grooming Frequency: Weekly Brushing
The noble Pointer is the ultimate expression of canine power and grace. Unquestioned aristocrats of the sporting world, Pointers carry themselves proudly and are capable of great speed and agility. The coat comes in several colors, solid or in patterns—but as the breed’s devotees like to say, a good Pointer can’t be a bad color. A large male can stand 28 inches at the shoulder and weigh up to 75 pounds; a small female might weigh as little as 45 pounds and stand 23 inches. The Pointer is the ultimate expression of canine power and grace. The breed’s name is its job description: Pointers point game birds, and they have been pointing for centuries. The high-energy Pointer is an excellent runner’s companion.