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It is believed the Pointer originated in Spain, however, it has become a very English breed over the last two centuries.

Pointer's have been used by shooting men in the traditional role of inidicating the presence and position of sitting game. The breed uses his sleekness to enable it to cover wide areas of ground at considerable bed.

This breed has a smooth, hard coat with a definite sheen and can be either lemon, orange, liver or black, all with white. The most distinguishing feature is the slight concavity on the top of his muzzle.

Pointer's have an even temperament, capable of fitting into a family, however, this is an outdoors dog who loves nothing better than exploring moorland. A good Pointer will have excellent scenting powers and be able to move quickly over ground. This was a vital quality in the days of the slow loading flintock weapons when having found the game, the Pointer had to hold on to it.