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The English Pointer is active, hardy, and fast with a good disposition and known for her poise. Standing up, this dog looks very aristocratic. Its silhouette is shaped by graceful, clean lines. The English Pointer dog has a harmonious, proportional constitution. She is strong, dexterous, and beautiful.
Character
This is an intelligent and calm dog. She may even seem phlegmatic, but it is worth seeing her on the hunt to understand that this is only an appearance. At work, the Pointer is hardy and active, by nature it is a real hunter. And high intelligence makes training and education easy.
Despite the fact that dogs are intended for hunting, they are not bloodthirsty or aggressive animals. They become wonderful companions and friends for the whole family, kind, balanced, and devoted. They love to be in a family circle, have good intelligence, and understand their masters perfectly. These dogs never act on evil, preferring meekness and obedience. Although, of course, in order for the personality of an animal to develop correctly, appropriate proper education is also required.
An English Pointer can coexist harmoniously in a large family, being everyone’s favorite, and be a companion of a lonely owner, accompanying him always and everywhere. This dog feels well the emotional state of a person and always tries to support him, as much as a dog can do it at all. Despite the gentle nature, these dogs have some internal stubbornness and a desire to act in their own way, which again requires education.
An English Pointer has a huge amount of internal energy that needs to be put somewhere, therefore long walks for the owner should become the norm. At the same time, your pet will happily sit next to you on the couch while watching your favorite TV series or news.
The English Pointer is ideal for hunting, not only for birds but also for small or large games. Thanks to its tremendous speed and excellent sense of smell, the dog can track down a bloodred trail, for example, from a shot boar. In the Middle Ages, they were trained, among other things, in order to drive a wild animal and bring it out to a hunter.
They are poorly suited for the protection of a private house because they are contraindicated to be chained and they are too friendly in nature. Other animals are perceived normally, including cats, but troubles can arise with birds because for their genetic memory this is prey.
Care
Their short, sleek coat requires little or no maintenance. After walking or hunting, be sure to examine the animal for ticks, scratches, and other unpleasant nuances, as the English Pointer likes to climb the bushes, tea leaves, etc. You need to bathe the dog at least once a week or more often, trim the nails in time, clean the ears and eyes from deposits.
Heat-loving and sociable English Pointers will be equally uncomfortable in a street booth and in the cramped conditions of a city apartment. The optimal housing for an English Pointer is a house with an extensive yard, where the dog will not be restricted in movement and will be willing to both let in and out of the room. Some owners prefer to keep their dogs in enclosures. This is not ideal, but it is permissible provided that the aviary and the booth located in it are insulated as much as possible. Remember, the pet’s habitat should not be located in a damp and dark corner, but it also has no place in direct sunlight.
It is unacceptable to keep an English Pointer on a leash – the dog must move freely around the territory of the fenced yard and home. At the same time, bypassing the master’s property does not cancel daily walks. Twice a day, the English Pointer must make an hour and a half promenade outside his own yard, regardless of the weather.
Pros
- Fast learning and friendliness;
- Unpretentious care;
- High level of intelligence;
- Hunting instincts;
- Getting along with other pets;
- Calm character.
Cons
- Intolerance to bad weather conditions (drafts, low temperatures);
- The dog doesn’t like water. Therefore, in hunting for waterfowl, the dog is not popular.
