Old Danish Pointing Dog

Other names : Old Danish Bird Dog, Gammel Dansk Hønsehund

Old Danish Pointing Dog

The Old Danish Pointer is a solidly built dog belonging to the agile and intelligent Pointer group of dog breeds. The dog is still used in some parts of the world as a hunter because of its excellent sense of smell and ability to move almost silently across the ground. The usual prey of the Old Danish Pointer is avian.

Key facts about the Old Danish Pointing Dog

Life expectancy :

6

18

11

13

Temperament :

Affectionate Calm High prey drive

Size :

Old Danish Pointing Dog: Origins and history

The Old Danish Pointer is thought to have come about as a breed following the merger of several other farm dogs over the course of eight generations of breeding. The recognisable breed is said to have arrived in 1710 in northern Jutland (modern-day Denmark).

FCI classification of the Old Danish Pointing Dog

FCI Group

Group 7 - Pointing Dogs

Section

Section 1 : Continental Pointing Dogs

Physical characteristics of the Old Danish Pointing Dog

Adult size

Female : Between 20 and 22 in

Male : Between 21 and 24 in

Weight

Female : Between 57 and 68 lb

Male : Between 66 and 77 lb

Coat colour

Type of coat

Eye colour

Brown

Description

A strong and solid dog is the Old Danish Pointer. It is a well-proportioned dog with large feet ideally suited to move quietly and effortlessly across marshy land. The male of this breed is considerably more muscular than the female.

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Old Danish Pointing Dog: Purchase price

We do not have enough data to set an average price for an Old Danish Pointing dog. You’re also looking at between £150 to £190 per month to care for this dog.

Old Danish Pointing Dog: Shedding

Pointers moult only a moderate amount and may not excite a human allergic reaction.

Nutrition of the Old Danish Pointing Dog

It is always worthwhile to feed a Pointer a high-quality and specially formulated dog food.

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