General Appearance: The Pointer is bred primarily for sport afield; he should unmistakably look and act the part. The ideal specimen gives the immediate impression of compact power and agile grace; the head noble, proudly carried, the expression intelligent and alert, the muscular body bespeaking both staying power and dash. And in his expression are the loyalty and devotion of a true friend of man.

Temperament The Pointer's even temperament and alert good sense make him a congenial companion in the field and in the home. He should be dignified and should never show timidity toward man or dog.

Head:The skull of 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 are cleanly chiselled. There should be a pronounced stop.

Ears:Set on at eye level. When hanging naturally, they should reach just below the lower jaw, close to the head, with little or no folding, somewhat pointed at the tip, never round.

Eyes:Of ample size, rounded and intense. Eye colour should be dark in contrast with the colour of the markings, the darker the better.

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

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

Front: 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. Chest deep and rather wide, must not hinder free action of forelegs.

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 apparant, but not exaggerated.

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

Hindquarters: Muscular and powerful with great propelling leverage. Thighs long and well developed. Stifles well bent. Hocks clean, the legs straight when viewed from behind. Decided angulation is the mark of power and endurance.

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

Coat: Short, dense, smooth with a sheen.

Colour: Liver, lemon, black, orange, either in combination with white or solid coloured. A good Pointer cannot be a bad colour. In the darker colours, the nose should be black or brown, in the lighter shades it may be lighter or fleshcoloured.

Size: Dogs: - height 25-28 inches, weight: 55-75 pounds. Bitches: - height 23-26 inches, weight: 45-65 pounds.