Pointer

HISTORY
The earliest Pointer dogs were employed in the seventeenth century to point rabit. when wing shooting turned common in The eighteenth. Century. the Pointer dog breed discovered its place. It would discover and point out birds. Staying still till the huntsman could shoot using a flint lock gun, which takes a long time to shoot. with the coming of autoloading guns in the nineteenth  century, Hunters started to favor quicker acting Pointers. They became favorites for amateur hunting on estates. Ipreferrably 2 Pointer dogs were employed so the huntsman could find the bird accurately by cross referencing the points of the two dogs. when dog breed shows moved into style in the later nineteenth century, Pointer dogs comprised some of the most outstanding of the dog breeds displayed. Pointers continue to be very common as competitory field dogs and as the preferred dog for recreational huntsmen, however they are to a lesser extent liked as pets then other sporting breeds. 

Temperment
pointer dogs are docile and sweet. However can be excessively rambunctious for little kids. Pointers come in teo common types, field or show types, with field types normally being much more active.

Upkeep
pointer dogs require at the least 60 minutes of exercise daily, preferably hunting or running. pointers call for just an occasional brushing to get rid of dead hair.

Health
concerns: Entropion, Hip dysplasia
Recommended examinations: Eye, Hip,
Life span: 12-15 yrs