Origin England, originated in the 17th century. The earliest reliable records of pointer dogs in England appear in 1650. The behavioral characteristic of all species of pointer hounds is that when they find prey, they will use a specific body posture to indicate to the hunter where the prey is. In the early days, the pointer hound was an assistant for hunters to catch birds with nets, especially guinea pigs. In the 18th century, hunting birds and rabbits with guns prevailed. The Spanish pointer hound began to spread to Europe. The dog used its sense of smell to track prey along the ground. . In order to improve the olfactory ability of the early, slow-moving large dogs, breeders added Bloodhound , grey, and English Foxhound pedigree, modified to produce the English Pointer Hound that appeared in to all over the world.

Origins of Pointer/Pointer Development

Reliable records of the first pointer hounds appear in England around 1650, in the early years of the hunting era, with dogs hunting, arouse great interest. Hunting with hounds was a sport that people enjoyed during that period. The earliest descriptions of pointer hounds show that they were used in game activities to find faraway campsites and to spot hares. When the wild dog is found, the dog is released to chase the hare, which is a very exciting game. But as early as the 18th century, by at least 1711, hunting rounds had become popular, and since then, the short-haired dog has been unanimously recognized by most racing dogs participating in such activities, although it is not superior to other hunting dogs. .

The   Pointer's calm temperament and alert, keen senses make him both suitable as a family companion, You can also do outdoor activities. He showed majesty and showed no shyness towards people or dogs. As a working dog, it can work for people other than its owner, is a true friend of man, and especially enjoys performing in public. The character is kind and calm, loyal, energetic, and often has the desire to hunt. Head: Slightly rounded cap, graceful, moderately wide and narrow, with a long muzzle. BODY: Thick chest, short back level and strong loin. Limbs: The forelegs are straight and slender, and the hind legs are muscular. Ears: Broad, set high at the base, hanging down close to the head. Nose: With the color of the back, black or brown. Eyes: Medium in size, sensible beauty.

The   Pointer's calm temperament and alert, keen senses make him both a suitable family companion, Also suitable for outdoor activities. He should appear dignified and show no shyness towards people or dogs. As a working dog, it can work for people other than its owner, is a true friend of man, and is especially suitable for performing in public.

Body Parts

Head

Skull of medium width, approximately equal to the length of the snout, but always gives the impression that it is longer than it is wide. There are long and thin wrinkles between the eyes, the cheeks are chiseled and   chiseled   , the muzzle is of a suitable length, the tip of the nose is slightly higher than the muzzle according to the shape of the nasal bone the end of . The skull and snout are in the same parallel plane, which is welcome. The muzzle is sunken upward, but there is no drooping part on either side of the upper lip. The mouth is square and level, with the upper and lower teeth in equal bite or scissor bite. Healthy nostrils are well developed and fully opened. Ears - Growing at eye level, slightly below the jaw when naturally drooping, close to the head, not folded. The tips of the ears usually point towards the end of the snout, never in the opposite direction, and the skin of the ears is soft and thin. Eyes - moderately sized, round and enthusiastic, with a distinct difference in colour from the spots on the body, dark in colour, the darker the better.

Chin

Neck long, muscular and slightly arched. It is organically combined with the shoulders.

Shoulders

Shoulders are long, thin and sloping. The upper edges of the shoulders are joined together in a knife-edge shape.

Forelimbs

Healthy elbows are naturally down, just below and parallel to the interscapular eminence, so that the body can move freely, the forelimb bones Oval in shape, perpendicular to the ground, the knees never exceed the knuckles, the tie of suitable length is noticeably thinner than the upper part, and slightly inclined, the chest - the chest is deeper than the chest width, so as to facilitate the free movement of the forelegs. Sternum well defined but not overly protruding, healthy rib, springy, down to the level of the elbow joint.

Back

Strong, firm, slightly raised from hip to top of shoulders, moderately long waist, strong and slightly arched. The rump drops slightly to the base of the tail, with a pronounced but not excessive fold.

Tail

Raised from the base and tapered to the end, no longer than the hocks, excessively long or docked tails are shown for competition will inevitably be in a disadvantageous   position.

.   The tail is raised but not curled to no more than a 20' angle to the back, never bent between the bent legs.

Hindquarters: Muscular, full of power, with a strong propelling action. The thighs are long and well developed. The knees are moderately bent, the hocks are well-proportioned, and the legs are straight when viewed from behind. The obvious angle is a symbol of strength and endurance.

Feet

Oval, long and compact, with arched toes and well-padded. Cat paw feet are a flaw. Forelimb dewclaws can be removed.

Coat: Short, dense and shiny.

Color

Liver red, yellowish, black, orange-yellow or with white or a single shade. A good pointer must have the right color. The nose should be black or brown for dark dogs and light or flesh-colored for light dogs.

Gait

Smooth, frictionless, full of power in movement, head held high, nostrils broad, tail rhythmically following stride when walking Swing on both sides. Gives a very smooth impression. A well-built hunting dog with long-lasting stamina, suitable for high-speed running. The gait of a driving horse is a defect.

Body Proportion

Male Height: 25~28 inches, Weight: 55~75

Female Height: 23~26 Inches, Weight: 44-65 lbs

Proportion coordination is more important than size for pointer dogs. A well-proportioned pointer is far more desirable than a pointer whose strengths and weaknesses are equally prominent. The characteristics of a hunting dog or more are less than ideal. Because it is a sporting dog, both strength and stamina are needed, and size differences are not ideal.