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| Breed: Pointer
(not to be confused with "index finger") | Group (AKC): Sporting |  |
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| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Type of coat | Short, dense and smooth. |
| Grooming | Minimal grooming which should consist of a quick rub with a rough cloth a few times a week. |
| Average height | 24 - 27 inches |
| Average weight | 44 - 66 lbs. |
| Activity level | Very High |
| Watchdog | High |
| Protection | Medium - High |
| Intelligence | Low, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Low |
| Trainability | Obedience training is strongly recommended. He can make a good house pet if handled and trained as a small puppy. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, tolerant, playful and loving. |
| Character | Responsive, lively, independent. |
| Ideal home environment | Not designed for apartment life or a first dog as he has tremendous energy which must be directed into some task. He is suited for kennel life as he requires less personal attention than many other sporting dogs. He will do better in a rural area. |
| Ideal owner | Owners of a Pointer must tolerate the dog's high strung, task-oriented temperament. |
| Links and resources | American Pointer Club, Inc.
Secretary, Lauri Shroyer, 7208 Sugar Maple Ct., Rockville, MD 20855 |
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