Description:Foster Update: Logan is a beautiful English pointer that Judy rescued from a high-kill shelter right before he was going to be euthanized. He is a sweet and gentle soul with many of the typical pointer personality traits: he is very high energy, he’s sensitive, he can be possessive of toys when other dogs are around, and it can take him some time to warm up to new people and dogs.
That said, Logan is a great dog! He is extremely sweet and loyal. He is patient and tolerant of kids. He is completely housebroken (he did have an accident once when he was really scared but that’s it) and is crate trained. He is crated when I’m not at home. He’s so funny – I’ll give him a treat when I leave and he’ll save it until I get home and then bring it out of the kennel and eat it.
Logan likes most other dogs, but not all of them, and it can take him a little while to warm up to certain dogs. He typically does well with females, puppies, and dogs that are smaller than he is. I’m careful when introducing him to any new dog, but especially male dogs that are his size, and if he starts to growl I give him a squirt with a water bottle and he gets the message. However, I have taken him to the dog park several times and he’s never had any problems with any dog he’s met there – big or small — he will swim, run and fetch until he drops. You will have to leash him to get him out of there because he is so obsessed with tennis balls he won’t want to leave as long as he sees other dogs playing! He also loves Frisbees, and squeaky toys – his favorite toy is usually whatever one another dog is playing with. He can get a little possessive with toys, however, only with other dogs – I can take toys, bones and food away from him with no problem – he has absolutely no aggression towards people.
He doesn’t have too many bad points. He has short, fine hair but he does shed. He doesn’t really jump up on people, but he is a counter surfer so don’t leave your sandwich unattended on your kitchen counter or he will make short work of it. Again, a squirt bottle works wonders, and he’s so sensitive that all you have to do is show it to him and he will behave. Someone was obviously heavy handed with him at one point - If you tell him “No” in a firm voice, he will slink off to a corner or the closet and hang his head like he knows he did something wrong, and you have to coax him out gently and patiently. He is extremely sensitive and eager to please.
Logan does pull on his leash — and hard — so I bought him a gentler leader, which works miracles! It is like walking a different dog — as long as he’s wearing it he’s very easy to walk. He will sometimes drop to the ground and rub his head on the grass in an attempt to get it off, but it hasn’t worked yet. Usually once you get into a rhythm he is fine.
Because pointers are extremely high energy, Logan would really do best living on acreage, or somewhere with a large fenced in yard or with runners who can tire him out. I try to walk/jog him at least 3 miles a day and that doesn’t even slow him down. He loves to run and play and getting the proper amount of exercise – which will vary from dog to dog – is essential to having a happy dog with limited behavioral issues.
He loves to go for car rides and likes to “surf” by standing on the window frame and sticking his chest and head out the window. He usually settles down though, and just goes to sleep. He likes to curl up on the front passenger floorboard sometimes, and I’m amazed at what a tight little ball he can get himself into.
Logan isn’t really destructive – he does like to chew blankets/comforters so I just keep an eye on him and make sure he has toys to keep him occupied. He sleeps with me at night, and has this cute habit of giving you his belly to rub and looking up at you with those sweet brown eyes – he’ll do it when he’s in his crate and you first come home, and he’ll do it when he’s in the car and we get home. It’s like he just wants a little extra one-on-one attention and belly rubs – he really is a sweet boy. It takes him time to get used to new people but once he’s become attached to you he is extremely loyal and wants to be by your side and receive your love and affection.
Logan is light heartworm positive, which we are treating with the monthly “slow-kill” method. You can look on our website under “General Dog Info” for more information about heartworms in dogs and treatment options.
Logan is a gorgeous boy with a big heart who just wants to please and be loved. Come meet him for yourself and see what great energy he would bring to your home
Logan is healthy but does have heartworm which is controlled monthly with preventative.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, according to the most credible hypothesis, the Pointer was developed two centuries ago by crossing among the Italian Pointer, the Foxhound, the Bloodhound, the Greyhound, the Newfoundland, the Setter, and the Bulldog. This is an almost unbelievable mix, but it certainly has produced an outstanding result. The modern Pointer has existed for about eighty years. The Pointer is named for the motionless stance the dog assumes once he has found game. The direction of the point tells the hunter where the game is hiding. The first recorded mentions of the Pointer in England date from around 1650, when the Pointer was used to find hare for the Greyhound to hunt. By the early 1700's the Pointer became the dog of choice. The Pointer is renowned for his scenting prowess. He works very quickly, covering a lot of ground. The Pointer is particularly good on upland birds, but adapts well to other game. The breed has excellent endurance in warm weather, but is not suited to very cold conditions. Working best on land he is not very comfortable in water. He has a legendary tracking and pointing skills, but is not usually expected to retrieve game. The English Pointer is full of energy and go-power. Loyal and devoted he is a true friend. Kind and patient with children, he is a dashing gentleman. The Pointer is affectionate, intelligent and clean. An energetic and enthusiastic hunter, yet calm at home. Wise and adaptable to every situation. Socialize well at an early age to combat a tendency for timidity. Some can be high-strung. They tend to be a bit willful, distractible and reserved with strangers. It will bark at suspicious noises, but it is not a watchdog. Show lines tend to produce better pets. Field lines are often too active and hunt-oriented to make good pets. Hunting instincts develop early. Puppies, even at eight weeks old, often display pointing behavior. These fairly independent dogs are generally good with other pets and are not usually dog-aggressive. They have a life expectancy of 13-14 years.
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