Description:Striper came from a rural shelter where his time was up. He is so sweet and loving we couldn't let him be put down! He is absolutely gorgeous in person (photos don't do him justice), with a beautiful white coat dotted with black spots. He is very calm (somewhat rare for a young male, especially since he was not neutered when we got him) and doesn't jump up on people. He loves attention so much that when I tried to walk him he just sat down and looked up at me to be petted. When I started petting him, he layed on his side, still looking at me as if asking for a belly rub!
Striper has a phenomenal temperament and does great with other dogs and people. We could tell right away that he's a very special dog - even our vet commented on what a nice boy he is. He rides nicely in the car and is very quiet for the most part. He's a little scared at the shelter and would love to find a foster and/or forever home. Come meet Striper in person and you'll fall in love like everyone else has!
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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