English Pointer

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English Pointer
The Pointer English is a British race dogs. Dog hunting dog off the pace demonstrating power and grace, and a small aristocratic air with his head altier port. His expression is fringante and his body while sports is muscle. Pointer Brand characteristic of English is its nose raised by the report and a chamfer stop well marked. The eyes are rather dark. The ears of average size, almost triangular, are pending. The neck is long. The tail is straight and tapered. The short-haired coat is mostly white or spotted Spotted liver, lemon, orange or black, sometimes lights or a tone all united. Pleasant companion, however, it must have sufficient exercise if it may be stirring. The lines of exposure tend to be better dogs company. The hunting dogs are generally too active and hunters to be wise companions.

The Pointer takes its name from the immobile posture when it adopts hunting and he saw the game. The first mention of this dog in England date from around 1650 when he repérait hare that Lévriers English hunted then. However, in the early 1700, while shooting became fashionable, Pointer turned out the dog par excellence. This dog is known for his prowess smell. He works very quickly over a large area. The Pointer excels with upland birds, but may adapt to other types of game. It proved an excellent endurance in hot weather, but does not quite very cold climates. It is not at ease in the water. Chien very competitive, it still dominates competitions arrest. Nowadays, the Pointer is a hunting dog and a family companion.

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