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English Pointer
English Pointer
English PointerAlternative names
Pointer
Country of origin
England
Classification and breed standards
FCI:
Group 7 Section 2 #1
Stds
AKC:
Sporting
Stds
ANKC:
Group 3 (Gundogs)
Stds
CKC:
Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
Stds
KC (UK):
Gundog
Stds
NZKC:
Gundog
Stds
UKC:
Gun Dogs
Stds
The Pointer, often called the English Pointer, is a breed of dog developed as a gun dog. It is one of several pointing breeds.
Famous pointers
- Judy (ship's dog)
Miscellaneous
The first Pointer was entered at the Westminster Kennel Club Show in 1877. Three Pointers have won "Best in Show" there, the first being Ch. Governor Moscow in 1925, second being Ch. Nancolleth Markable 3], and the most recent being Ch. Marjetta's National Acclaim in 1986.
References
- Cavanaugh, Wayne R. Assessing the Show Pointer, independently published, 1997.
- Fergus, Charles. Gun Dog Breeds, A Guide to Spaniels, Retrievers, and Pointing Dogs, The Lyons Press, 2002. ISBN 1-58574-618-5