Alice White
#4 According to its external characteristics, the Pointer is an ideal cop: strong, hardy, but at the same time, it has not lost its natural grace and sophistication.
In the exterior of the breed, although in a muted form, there is a noticeable similarity with Foxhounds. As for the elegance of the silhouette and ease of movement, they passed to the cops from the greyhounds and setters. In the hunting environment, working with an English pointer is appreciated not so much for its effectiveness as for the hypnotic charm of the process itself. The breed is looking for a game in a smooth quarry, in a stance aligning the back, muzzle, and tail in a common horizontal line. The animal looks very impressive in a stance with its front paw raised up - it was in this position that the artists of the 19th century loved to capture the English pointers on their canvases.
#5 Developed hunting instincts did not crush the inner companion and friend of a person in the pointer, so it will not be difficult to get along with a four-legged athlete.
Unlike most hunting breeds, these intelligent "Englishmen" willingly listen not only to the master's opinion, so that any member of the family who interacts with it from puppyhood can correct the dog's behavior. The only caveat: in response to the cop's willingness to cooperate, timely human attention is required, expressed in communication, joint games, and walks.
#6 The territorial instincts of the English Pointers are muted, so do not try to impose a watchdog job on the breed.
Yes, a bored dog is able to phlegmatically bark at a stranger who has opened the door, but this is where his mission, as a guard, ends. He is not engaged in the pointer and baiting of small pets, although occasionally he can fall on a mouse accidentally running by. The only one with whom the breed has not yet managed to get along is poultry, so when going on vacation with a dog to the countryside, you will have to constantly keep your finger on the pulse. Neighboring chickens, ducks, and geese lead the cops into an incredible temptation, which they cannot resist.
