Janet the Pointer's companion, Patricia the Family Dog (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Janet the Pointer's companion, Roxie (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:

Janet came to us from Georgia where she was going to be euthanized. A nice lady drove her and two other dogs all the way from Georgia so how could Judy turn them away?  She is a very sweet girl, but the most scared of them all which is understandable given everything she has gone through.

04/07 Volunteer update:
Janet is warming up to everyone at the center. She is a gentle girl, likes getting her treats!

05/16 Foster Update:
I just brought Janet home yesterday.  Already I can tell that she is a very sweet dog that just needs to feel safe in order to come out of her shell.  I am sure that this poor girl has been through a lot.  So far, she has gotten along with every dog we run into.  She is quiet (I haven't heard a bark yet) but loves to be with people.  She follows me around the house and loves to be pet.  In just 24 hours at my house I can already see that she is more relaxed.  She is very calm, but shows her excitement when you get home or pull out the leash to go on a walk.  I think she would do great in any home although small children would have to be calm with her at first to not scare her.

5/18 Foster Update:
Janet is such a sweet dog. She is always looking for someone to love on. She loves to sit next to you on the floor and be pet forever; she never gets bored of the attention. In the beginning, she was very shy and didn’t do much of anything, but as she grew more comfortable in our home she became more playful. We tried working with her on obedience and she started to get the hang of things, however, a lot of it was on her own terms. Once she warms up to you it should no longer be a problem. She walks fairly well on a leash, however, she could still learn a few more manners. She loves squirrels and motorcycles.
She has very good house manners. The only time she jumped was when she was really excited to go outside on a walk and she did not enter bedrooms without being invited in.
We have a cat and every time he got up and walked around the house Janet was right behind, following him everywhere. She never bothered him, she was just very interested.
She seems to be okay around dogs her size or bigger, but she did not get along with our two small dogs.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Pointer, also known as the English Pointer, was developed two centuries ago by crossing among the Italian Pointer, the Foxhound, the Bloodhound, the Greyhound, the Newfoundland, the Setter, and the Bulldog. This is an almost unbelievable mix, but it certainly has produced an outstanding result. The modern Pointer has existed for about eighty years. The Pointer is named for the motionless stance the dog assumes once he has found game. The direction of the point tells the hunter where the game is hiding. The first recorded mentions of the Pointer in England date from around 1650, when the Pointer was used to find hare for the Greyhound to hunt. By the early 1700's the Pointer became the dog of choice. The Pointer is renowned for his scenting prowess. He works very quickly, covering a lot of ground. The Pointer is particularly good on upland birds, but adapts well to other game. The breed has excellent endurance in warm weather, but is not suited to very cold conditions. Working best on land he is not very comfortable in water. He has a legendary tracking and pointing skills, but is not usually expected to retrieve game. A competitive dog, the Pointer still dominates Pointing Field Trials over all other pointing breeds. Today, the Pointer is a family hunting dog and companion.
The English Pointer is full of energy and go-power. Loyal and devoted he is a true friend. Kind and patient with children, he is a dashing gentleman. The Pointer is affectionate, intelligent and clean. An energetic and enthusiastic hunter, yet calm at home. Wise and adaptable to every situation. Socialize well at an early age to combat a tendency for timidity. Some can be high-strung. They tend to be a bit willful, distractible and reserved with strangers. It will bark at suspicious noises, but it is not a watchdog. Show lines tend to produce better pets. Field lines are often too active and hunt-oriented to make good pets. Hunting instincts develop early. Puppies, even at eight weeks old, often display pointing behavior. These fairly independent dogs are generally good with other pets and are not usually dog-aggressive.
This dog is extremely energetic and tireless. It is very important that it gets daily vigorous exercise to prevent extreme indoor restlessness. This breed is more than a match for even the most active family and they should not be taken on as a family pet unless they can guarantee plenty of vigorous exercise. They need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. They are excellent jogging companions and love to swim and retrieve. They have a life expectancy of about 13-14 years.