When we asked Pointer owners back in 2015 what would surprise most people about their breed, we not only got an assortment of responses, but wonderful pictures to make the point:
Pointers love sleeping under covers!
Photo by Helayne Parker
Pointers can do other things besides hunt. Seen below is “Rosco, who has been trained in Search and Rescue work since he was 9 months old. As of 2015, Rosco was NAPWDA certified in tracking and trailing, and flew through his Obedience certification off leash (with birds on the field!):
Photo by Stacey Alterio
Photo by Debra Pereira
Pointers are not just “outside hunting dogs,” and they’re not “all-energy-all-the-time” dogs. They can be excellent couch potatoes!
Photo of “Odie” by Brooke Colley
…and they learn to “do their thing” at a very young age:
Photo by Angie Snell Bennett of six week old Pointer puppies on point
Pointers are highly “kissable:”
Photo by Kristie Reisenweaver
Photo by Crystal Belveal Lambert
…and they love a good laugh:
Photo by Kerry Roberts
Did we mention that they really like sleeping under the covers?
Photo by Liz McLeod
A well exercised Pointer is calm and well behaved in the house:
Photo of Forest “at work” with his owner, an art professor, by Erin Turner Horan
Photo by Kat Schmalz
Photo by Lauren Elizabeth
Pointers make fine snuggle buddies:
Photo by Kristie Reisenweaver
Photo by Lon Williams
Pointers get along! The photo below was taken during blanket laundry time, and all the dogs chose to share every last inch of remaining blankets to be washed. Note: There are seven intact males, and severals girls and puppies in the picture:
Photo by Erin Turner Horan
Getting back to that whole “able to do other things,” “Rookie,” seen below, underscores the breed’s versatility. Formally known as GCH CH MACH Coralwood Wynot Brew Crew CDX, RN, MX, MXS, MXJ, MJS, XF, “Rookie” is the first Grand Champion/Master Agility Champion in the breed. As of 2015, she continued to compete in Agility and Obedience was expected to earn her Junior Hunter title.
“Rookie” was bred by Sally Barton and Katherine Shorter, and owned by Joan Schmeling and Sally Barton. Photo shared by Amanda Lanne-Camilli
They are wonderful family dogs….
Photo by Rachael Murphy
…because they can be so loving!
Photo by Rachael Murphy
They’re always hungry:
Photo by Moa Teresia
And they always understand you. No matter how bad your day was, and even if they want to play in the field, they understand that sometimes, we just need downtime on the couch with our best buddy nearby:
Photo by Daniela Weiner
Photo byMolly Volkhardt Hulbert
Did we mention that they love being under blankets (and pillows!)
Photo by Amanda Lanne-Camilli
Pointers are stinking cute puppies:
Photo of “Ava” by Leonie Schatz
Photo by Debra Pereira
Photo of Wendy Sandler Kerchoff’s “Jasmine”
Photo by Patrik Berger
Pointers look great in the field, in the ring, and in hats…
Photo by Tammy Albee
Photo by Liz McLeod
Lisa Fox’s photo of a “working” Pointer
Pointers are highly athletic:
Photo by Janine Pollard
…and despite their size, they make fine lap dogs:
Photo by Debra Pereira
Pointers can’t be a wrong color, and they can be a solid color!
Photo by Mara Spicer
Photo of “Bo,” by Danielle Dormaier
Pointers can be taught to have friends of a different feather:
Photo by Christine Burns Rickert of “Charlie” who also gets along with horses, cats, and “his” house rabbit that he guards from the other dogs.
Photo by Christine Foreman
Pointers really do point:
Photo by Andrew Campbell
Photo by Bill Grubbs
Photo by Kerry Roberts
Even if we can’t always see it through the vegetation:
Photo by Amanda Lanne-Camilli of “Daisy”on point
At the end of the day, Pointers are the best friend a girl could ask for!
Photo by Kristie Reisenweaver
Do you have a picture of your own Pointer to share? Post it below in the comments section!
Image: English Pointers by Coral Hutchings
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Love Love Love this! Pointers are more than a birddog!
We’re delighted you like it, Celia!!!
Wonderful pictures!
Pointers often wear coats in the winter.
And how handsome yours is, Bernhard, in that blue ensemble!
Pointers are very nosey!
LOL, Cynthia, what a fabulous picture to prove the point! (ha, we made a pun without even trying…point/pointer?)
Wow. I just found this pic of my best boy!!
There’s my #dutchieboy!
What a great article pointers are brilliant dogs and they love a fire
Thank you, Jane, your kind words are much appreciated!
Love this. I lost my beloved Pointer and partner in life just a month ago. I am heartbroken.
We’re so sorry for your loss, Cheryl. They never, ever, EVER live long enough. RIP to your dear companion.
a pointer can be everything anyone could want in a family member, a companion, a friend, a dog, and more ! I started a love affair with them 47 years ago, and still never tire of looking at and loving them ……
What a breathtakingly beautiful photograph, C Barnes!
Pointers are beautiful
No argument from us, Paul, and yours proves it!
Here is my pointer peacefully protesting what is being served for dinner.
LOL, subtle dog.
my pointer pointing a fly … in the house … a pointer is a pointer … lol
Patti, this is a priceless pictures, and we’re so appreciative that you shared it with us. One of our favorite anecdotes comes from the dog show world. Sometimes, rings are held in outbuildings at fairgrounds, and on this particular occasion, all the dogs competing for Best of Breed were in the ring. As it happened, some pigeons dared to land on the fencing, and the first dog stopped what he was doing to point at it. All the other dogs in the ring behind him screeched to a stop to honor his point. We wish we could have seen this for ourselves!
What a fabulous collection of pictures, they prove that Pointers are the same the world over…..
Brent, it was a joy to compile!
Pointers can also be clowns. Bonnygate Master Ghillie in the pic pretending to be Santa Clause!
Ghillie does Agility training, KCGC training for his Gold Certificate, and Field Trial training. Very occasionally he goes in the show ring too.
He has a fabulous temperament with people and other dogs alike, and he is very smart, sometimes too smart for his own good – and his owner’s abilities, lol!
Linda, Ghillie is wonderful! Thank you for sharing his picture and his accomplishments!
They really do love lounging and cuddling with their people (and each other)!
What a love, Tiffany!
Pointers can look like piggies
Hahahaha, Laura, they actually do!!
Pointers are snuggly for sure and love their kitties. Pictured is 5 of my Pointers with 1 of my cats all sleeping together.
What an utterly sweet picture, Jen!
They love their toys!
They are loyal, affectionate, smart and altogether irresistible. And yes, they love to burrow under the covers, especially the ones on your bed. (Seen here asking politely.)
Those faces! We could deny them nothing!
Love your Pointer tribute that you have resurrected in 2023 :). These are my girls, mother is solid liver, daughter is black and white. ❤️
My lovely Carrie and her babies.
My lovely Carrie and her son Jaffa