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English Pointer
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Alternative Names
Pointer

Country of Origin
England

Common Nicknames
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An English Pointer, often called simply a Pointer, is a breed of dog developed as a gun dog. It is one of several pointer breeds.

Contents
1. Appearance
2. Health
3. History
4. Miscellaneous

Appearance
The standard colourings of an English Pointer are liver, lemon, orange or black. These can be solid colours, or a combination white Speckles, and patches are also acceptable. Black and white pointers are sometimes confused with Dalmatians. Dalmatians have a great number of small spots, whereas Pointers have a few large spots.

Health
The average life span of a Pointer is 12 to 17 years.

History
Four breeds went into the development of the Pointer: the Foxhound, Bloodhound, Greyhound, and English Bull Terrier.

Miscellaneous
When Pointers work with hunters, they are often used in combination with a retriever, to point out the prey to the retriever, using the pointer stance.

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