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Nappy is an absolute love!  This little puppy was on the verge of being put to sleep when we rescued him from a kill shelter.  Oh my!  Why don't people spay and neuter their pets?  Do you know how much that alone would reduce the number of pets abandoned and euthanized every year?  It is the single most impactful thing that can be done.  OK, enough of my rant (I could keep going!).  Nappy is a Shepherd mix.  He reminds me of a Pointer that my Uncle Ed had, so I'm going with that.  You can decide yourself.  Does it really matter?  I don't think so.  I prefer mixed breed dogs ~ you seem to always get the best of the parent breeds and little to none of the negatives.  So come meet Nappy.  You'll just love him!!!

6/1 Volunteer Update:
When you envision a puppy you think of a happy, playful dog but not overly crazy; not too big, not to small; curious and not really scared of anything but not a "trash digger" either...you know, the perfect, imaginary puppy.  Nappy is the closest you will get to that!  He is all the things I just described and down right sweet and beautiful!  He plays well with his play group and tends to buddy up with the shyer ones and help them gain confidence.  He is a really good boy and will make a great addition to any home!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, according to the most credible hypothesis, the 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. 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. They have a life expectancy of 13-14 years.

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