Pointer
The English Pointer: a tireless bird dog, gentle with kids and calm at home after exercise.
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- 25–34 kg
- Height
- 61–69 cm
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Pros
- Gentle and good with children
- Short coat needs almost no grooming
- Calm at home after a run
Keep in mind
- Needs over two hours of exercise a day
- Runs off after scents and birds
Living together
- Let run only in safe areas
- Use a dog coat in cold weather
Traits
Life at home
Apartment-friendly
Noise level
Tolerates being alone
Size
Character
Good with children
Good with other pets
Calm temperament
Trainability
Beginner-friendly
Activity, care and costs
Exercise needs
Grooming needs
Shedding
Cost of ownership
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