Old Danish Pointer Information
The Old Danish Pointer is one of only two hunting dogs native to Denmark, this breed was developed in the early 1700's from various farm Bloodhounds and early pointing dogs brought from Spain by gypsies.
The breed was first used as a retriever, but it became a very good working gun dog over the years. In 1939 during the war, the breed nearly vanished. A few breed enthusiasts, the breed began becoming popular again and breedings resumed.In Denmark, its owners boast it is listed as third hunting dog in the number of registrations.
Modern Danish field trial standards for the breed demand a dog that works fairly close and takes direction from his handler while hunting the terrain. He must have great stamina, clean retrieves and, although the high point is most desirable, the old style of creeping and/or dropping to a lying position is still seen and allowed. His tail moves eagerly and, upon scent, circles in full rotation. Because of the breed's superlative nose, many are trained for seeking wounded deer as well as for bomb detection.
They should be 20-23 inches tall and weigh about 40-53 pounds. Their coat is Short, dense, and tight and can be Liver and white, with a small amount of ticking allowed. This breed is still very rare outside of Denmark.
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