Getting to know the Pointing breeds

“Before you consider adding one of the Pointing breeds to your family, please do your research on what these breeds require in terms of exercise, training, mental stimulation and living arrangements.

While they are beautiful dogs with personalities to go with their looks, they are not for everyone. Although they are fantastic family companions, there is nothing worse than an untrained, out of control, high energy and extremely intelligent dog. They will be frustrated to a point (no pun intended) where they will drive you up the wall and will make your life miserable if their physical, mental and training demands are not met.

People think they can get a Pointing dog and take it hunting, but they do not realise that there are hours and hours of training that needs to be done before turning a dog loose in the field. Although the instinct to hunt is there, the dog will have to be trained and you need to be in control, else the whole experience of owning a Pointing dog can be a huge disappointment and will leave you disillusioned. Remember, what you put into them is what you will get out.” – Rolien Prinsloo

Although there are many pointing breeds, we will focus mainly on the most popular ones in South Africa.

You can read more about the different bird dogs here: https://www.pheasantsforever.org/hunt/bird-dog-breeds.aspx

Reference for all other information: http://www.petwave.com