Breed profile

Pointer Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Pointer traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Pointer dog
  • API trait row: Pointer
  • Weight range: 45.0-75.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: easier to train, dog-friendly, more playful

Pointer traits

TraitPointer
Good with children3/5
Good with other dogs5/5
Shedding3/5
Grooming needs2/5
Drooling2/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers4/5
Playfulness4/5
Protectiveness3/5
Trainability5/5
Energy4/5
Barking3/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Pointer
large size, light grooming
$880/yr$180/yr$61/mo$1,792/yr

Most useful Pointer comparisons

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