Pointees

Hi guys! Just adding onto the energy needs of a Pointer! My pointer bitch is the same. I live on 1/4 acre and she is fine. Good hour free run in the back yard, and an hour and a half in the afternoon, and 30 minutes before I go to bed to avoid an messes in myj house. And she is great! Good walk morning, afternoon or evening. I like to mix it around for her so she doesn't get dependent on the one time. 30 or so minutes of training and she is great! Sometimes she also gets a BC or Lab to run with and she is fine. She sometimes goes on trail rides with me. She's great and follows the horse everywhere! Couldn't have asked for a better dog. Sleeps all night also! Doesn't make a noise! Heres a photo of her and her BC friend!

Kayo is gorgeous!!!

QUESTIONS 1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) First time owner. 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? This has already been answered earlier on. 3. How common is it in Australia? Not very common. I have only really seen this breed with breeders/exhibitors. 4. What is the average lifespan? 10-12 wonderful years. 5. What is the general temperament/personality? WONDERFUL! Intelligent, loveable and affectionate. Great family dogs who love a good run but will also lie at your feet! They are good in the house, or in the backyard. They have a confident, graceful look about them. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? Good walk morning or night. Or a good old fashion trail ride (good to follow the horses). 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? They can be easily! It would depend on the first time owner though. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? Some Pointers can, some can't. It is the same with any breed of dog though. 9. How much grooming is required? Not much grooming is required. A quick brush once a week to remove loose hair is all that is needed. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? Some can be. I have found that my first Pointer is wonderful with children! They can run up and hug her and she will just stand there and wag her tail. She won't get too excited and jump around, and she doesn't get stand off-ish. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? There are a few- they are noted below. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) Ask to see the parents. Ask what the puppies have been brought up on (food), if they have had toys, house trained, socialized with other dogs or other animals, sozalized with people, where they have been living, etc. Just the general questions anyone should ask when buying any breed. **On the whole, they are a great breed, and I'm glad I bought my girl.

Hi Ben62w! Thats exactly what I did with my dog. She cried at first, hated it with every bone in her body. She is now a year old and as soon as I say in a point at her crate she walks straight into it. She's come a long way. Just hang in there. Ignore the crying and the sad puppy dog eyes, and it shall all work at well. Good luck! By the way, Your beagle puppy is a little cutie.

Ask what food the pup grew up on, where they have been living during the day and night and ask to view it, ask to see a feeding chart (breeders are meant to keep them).