Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanPointer at a glance
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1650 to 1865 (likely)
- Family
- Pointer Setter
- Type
- Pointer / setter
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 1
The name. From its habit of "pointing" its muzzle at hidden game.
Same familyBorder Terrier1700 to 1920 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: Pointer Setter
Bracco Italiano, Brittany, Dalmatian, English Setter, German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Same eraDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyPlace in time
The Pointer appears 1650 to 1865 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Pointer is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
