Pointer Dogs Review!

English Pointer Temperament (Review)

 

The AKC Standard says, "Every movement shows him to be a wide-awake, hard-driving hunting dog possessing stamina, courage, and desire to go."
Though dignified, sweet-natured, and gentle, the English Pointer is bred primarily for sport afield. He is packed with energy and belongs with an active owner who will give him the running exercise he needs to feel satisfied.
English Pointers, especially youngsters, become restless and bored when confined too much and may resort to destructive chewing and barking. A walk around the block is barely a warm-up for this superb athlete.
With strangers, most English Pointers are slightly reserved, but congenial. This is not a guard dog. He is amiable with other animals.
A bit stubborn and easily distracted, but also kindly and sensitive, the English Pointer responds well to patient obedience training that includes food rewards and praise rather than jerking around.
Commands such as "down" and "stay" are important for instilling self-discipline and control.

If you want a dog who...

• Is large, sleek-coated and tautly-muscled, a true athlete
• Is energetic and hard-driving, packed with energy, primarily bred to be a hunting dog
• Is dignified and sweet-natured
• Is usually congenial with everyone, including other animals

An English Pointer may be right for you.

If you don't want to deal with...

• Vigorous exercise requirements
• Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young or not exercised enough
• Destructiveness and barking when left alone too much or not exercised
• A distractable mind of his own -- tends to ignore calls and commands when an interesting sight or scent catches his attention
• Slowness to housebreak

An English Pointer may not be right for you.

However, they are awesome that's my experience.Good Luck.