Human orientation
High Score: The English Pointer is drawn to people and wants to be close to his family. The expression of this trait depends on upbringing and experience.
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English pointer
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History of the English Pointer breed
Origin: Great Britain
The breed is about four to five hundred years old. At first, pointers were used together with greyhounds: they found a hare and froze, and the greyhounds caught it. When the gun became widespread in the 18th century, the dog became hunting assistants that find birds and show them with a rack. The modern type remains a classic liegava.
The English Pointer is a slender, short-haired dog, bred for hunting game and a characteristic stance. Friendly and balanced at home, but tireless in the field, so he needs a lot of movement, nose work and safe space. Without the daily workload, he gets bored quickly and finds entertainment on his own.
SizeBig
OriginGreat Britain
Life is nearby
Suitable for active people who run, go hiking or engage in dog sports. She is calm in the apartment only when she is exhausted from movement. He doesn't like to be alone for a long time, and without activities he can bite things and howl.
Walks
A healthy adult dog needs moderate or intense exercise every day: running, hiking, searching games. A mental task is no less important than a physical one. Safe off-leash running is possible only in a fenced area. The load of puppies and elderly dogs is adjusted with the veterinarian.
Training
An intelligent, willing to please dog that responds well to positive reinforcement. Activities related to smell and search work especially well. Train regularly and briefly, and practice the call especially carefully: on the trail of the game, the hearing shuts off.
Care
Short, smooth fur requires minimal care: combing about once a week, more often during shedding. After walks in the field or forest, the skin, paws and fur are examined for burdock root and ticks. Claws are regularly trimmed, ears and teeth are cleaned.
Children
Usually friendly with children, but energetic and can be impatient with toddlers. An adult monitors the contact, and the rules of a calm game are explained to the child. A dog needs a place where it will not be disturbed.
Other animals
The breed usually gets along well with other dogs. Small animals can be perceived as prey, so acquaintance with cats, rodents and birds is carried out gradually and under control.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
High Score: The breed is usually quick to pick up commands, especially those involving smell. The appeal needs constant repetition.
Zooaggression
High score: The breed usually gets along well with other dogs. The attitude towards small animals is evaluated separately, and early socialization is important.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. Among the described breed risks: dysplasia of the hip joints, bloating or twisting of the stomach, eye diseases. The examination of the parents is confirmed with the veterinarian.
Ease of care
Medium-high rating: The coat is brushed about once a week, but requires regular checkups after walks and a significant amount of movement time.
Health
Hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is mentioned in the breed profile as a possible risk. The results of the hip assessment of the parents should be asked from the breeder, and the need for examinations is determined by the veterinarian.
Bloating or twisting of the stomach
Bloating or twisting of the stomach is an emergency condition to which deep-chested breeds are prone. Symptoms: unsuccessful attempts to vomit, distended stomach, restlessness. Then go to the vet immediately.
Eye diseases
Eye diseases, particularly progressive retinal atrophy, are mentioned as a possible risk. Eye examinations are included in the routine examinations, and the results of the parent check should be clarified with the breeder.
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