Interesting Facts about POINTERS ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Pointers
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Pointers, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Pointers are as follows:

Fact 1 - Origin of the breed: Pointers originated in England, It was bred used to 'point' out quarry

Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Pointers: Pointers stand in front of their quarry, with their nose and body rigidly still , thus directing (or pointing) the hunter to its location.
- They are considered suitable as a family pet
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Pointers range from 45 - 75 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 23 to 26 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Pointers and Nicknames: Pointer
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Pointers: The coat is normally dense, smooth and short
Fact 7 - Life of Pointers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 – 15 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Pointers is the Sporting dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
- After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
- After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
- Every year after add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
Fact 10 - Choosing Pointers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Pointers suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Pointers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
- Epilepsy
- Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
Fact 12 - Pointers were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
- Pointer - locating rabbits and hare
- Bird locator
Fact 13 - Breeding Pointers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Pointers

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