History
There is a great deal of debate among dog historians about the ancestry of the Pointer, the most commonly held position is the breed descends from Old Spanish Pointers imported into the England; it is popularly believed that Spanish Pointers were introduced to England from 1713 by soldiers returning from the Spain after the Peace of Utrecht
Care and Health
The Pointer is considered a generally healthy breed with a life expectancy of 13–14 years, The Kennel Club does not recommend any genetic or screening tests be conducted for the breed. Known inherited conditions that have been found in the breed include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, patella luxation, hereditary sensory neuropathy, spinal muscle atrophy, X-linked cerebellar ataxia and deafness.[11] The breed has minor predispositions to hypothyroidism, demodicosis, cataracts, retinal dysplasia and corneal dystrophy
Fun Fact
The Pointer is also frequently used by falconers and austringers in falconry to locate game to be flushed for the falcon or hawk to dispatch.
Good For
Hunting, companionship
Attributes
adaptable, sensitive, obedient, even-tempered and easy to please
Traits
Size large, short Fur,
sheds minimal,
high energy.
