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Physical Characteristics of the Pointer

(from the American Kennel Club breed standard)

Head: Medium width, approximately as wide as the length of the muzzle, resulting in an impression of length rather than width. Slight furrow between the eyes, cheeks cleanly chiseled. There should be a pronounced stop.

Eyes: Of ample size, rounded and intense. The eye color should be dark in contrast with the color of the markings.

Muzzle: Should be deep without pendulous flews. Nostrils well developed and wide open.

Ears: Set on at eye level. When hanging naturally, they should reach just below the lower jaw, close to the head. They should be somewhat pointed at the tip.

Neck: Long, dry, muscular and slightly arched, springing cleanly from the shoulders.

Shoulders: Long, thin and sloping. The top of blades close together.

Chest: Deep rather than wide, must not hinder free action of forelegs. The breastbone bold, without being unduly prominent. The ribs well sprung, descending as low as the elbow-point.

Forequarters: Elbows well let down, directly under the withers and truly parallel so as to work just clear of the body. Forelegs straight and with oval bone. Knee joint never to knuckle over. Pasterns of moderate length, perceptibly finer in bone than the leg, and slightly slanting.

Coat: Short, dense, smooth with a sheen.

Feet: Oval, with long, closely-set, arched toes, well-padded and deep.

Back: Strong and solid with only a slight rise from croup to top of shoulders. Loin of moderate length, powerful and slightly arched. Croup falling only slightly to base of tail. Tuck-up should be apparent, but not exaggerated

Tail: Heavier at the root, tapering to a fine point. Length no greater than to hock.

Hindquarters: Muscular and powerful with great propelling leverage. Thighs long and well developed. Stifles well bent. The hocks clean; the legs straight as viewed from behind.

Size: Dogs: Height–25–28 inches, Weight–55–75 pounds. Bitches: Height–23–26 inches, Weight–44–65 pounds.

Color: Liver, lemon, black, orange; either in combination with white or solid-colored. In the darker colors, the nose should be black or brown; in the lighter shades it may be lighter or flesh-colored.