Pointer (dog breed)

The English Pointer is long-legged and built for both speed and endurance, usually weighing 20 to 34 kg with very little bulk to haul uphill. It is regarded as a generally healthy breed, and the UK Kennel Club recommends no breed-specific screening tests, which counts for something when you want years of high mileage. Its nose is the limit on freedom. Once a scent grabs it, a Pointer can be a long way off before it remembers you, so a long line or harness suits open country until recall is rock solid.