Sleek and muscular, the Pointer has a dashing appearance and is hard-wired to hunt.
Vital Stats
Height: 23 to 28 inches at shoulder
Weight: 45 to 75 pounds (males average 65 pounds, females average 55 pounds)
Coat: short and smooth
Life span: 12 to 15 years
Summary
Bred for several hundred years to “point” birds and small game such as rabbits, the Pointer is a versatile field dog and exceptional family dog. He excels in many arenas, from the field to the show ring, agility to obedience.
Energetic and fun-loving, he’s well suited to active homes where he’ll be a member of the family. Full Pointer profile on DogTime.com
| Affectionate with family: |  (5.0 / 5) |
| Easy to groom: | (5.0 / 5) |
| Friendly toward strangers: |  (4.0 / 5) |
| Heat Tolerance: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Vigor: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Watchdog ability: |  (3.0 / 5) |
| Mouthiness: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Tendency to bark or howl: | (3.0 / 5) |
| General health: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Good for new owners: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Drooling potential: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Ease of training: |  (2.0 / 5) |
| Amount of shedding: | (2.0 / 5) |
| Average: |  (3.4 / 5) |
