"My favorite job is giving Team Human a work out!"
The English Pointer is a large herding dog that is eager to please and develop bonds with their families. They are talented hunters and need vast amounts of daily exercise to remain happy. Their cheerful attitudes win everyone over.
The English Pointer has a wonderfully cheerful and eager personality. They are excellent with children and other pets when they've been trained, but they do become wary of strangers. However, they love humans and are eager to please them at every opportunity. They are intelligent and can be independent, so firm yet gentle training is a must for teaching these dogs when it's time to hunt and when it's not. The English Pointer is a true friend to the family and adapts well to new situations.
The English Pointer has a short coat that is smooth and dense with a single layered coat. They have a variety of coats that come in a wide variety of colors and usually a mix of patches or spots. Sometimes, they are just completely solid black, brown, red, or white. They are extremely easy to maintain; their grooming requires a brushing once every week or two and a bath every few months.
For the most part, these dogs are cheerful, friendly, and loving of all of their human family members. They are standoffish around strangers and can also be independent with their family, but they are faithful and loyal with those they know. The life of an English Pointer is wide and varied, but they all love one thing in particular: exercise. Keeping these dogs fit and happy will ensure a life of pleasure, if you can keep up with them.
A family should carefully consider their own activity level before getting the English Pointer as a pet, since these dogs are both extremely energetic and tireless. They need daily long, brisk walks and even more vigorous exercise on top of that. They are the perfect jogging buddy, and they love to swim. If you're inclined to hunt, these dogs will be your best sniffer!