• Leash Manners
o Not leash trained (puppy)
• Crate/House
o Darya is trained in the crate or pen with paper. Paper is put in the front of the bedding
at night in the pen or crate. The bedding is dry in the morning. There is paper placed in
several areas in the puppy area in house for their use. Of course accidents do occur.
Darya is learning. It is a continuing education for Darya.
• Socialization
o Very social with her siblings and foster family. Likes to be held and Darya will give you
kisses. Darya loved playing with our grandson.
• Energy Level and Exercise
o Darya is full of energy all the time. This is common with puppies. Loves to play in the yard
with siblings and our other dogs. Fortunately we are able to provide a large pen outside
for the puppies to play all day. Darya is taken into the main yard several times a day.
Darya really enjoys that.
• Daily Structure and Schedule
o Taken outside to do her business first thing in morning.
o Darya is then fed. Darya is given ½ cup dry Puppy food (Proplan) with large tablespoon
of canned puppy food (Iams) and tablespoon of plain yogurt. The yogurt contains
probiotics and is healthy for her. In the evening, Darya is fed ½ cup dry puppy food with
some yogurt. I use medium size Milkbone as a treat couple times a day.
o Darya will take naps on and off all day.
o Darya is put in the pen in the house about 10 pm and I leave a small light and radio on as
well. Darya is taken outside periodically throughout the evening and at bedtime to do her
business.
• Temperament
o Darya has a wonderful temperament. Darya is a loving little girl. Gives lots of kisses.
• Obedience Training
o I have not really started any training. Comes when called most of time.
• Behaviors
o Darya is a typical puppy. Always exploring and playing.
o Darya has no bad habits.
o Darya will chew on everything especially sticks and those little things lying around. This is
typical of puppies.
o Loves to play with squeaky toys and balls.
• Personality Quirks
o Darya has no particular quirks. Darya is a really sweet little girl.
• Ideal Home
o A loving family is always best. Puppies love to run and play with children.
o Darya needs a place to play outside.Pointers are even-tempered, congenial dogs, happiest living indoors as part of the family. Pointers are affectionate and loyal. Their aggression level is very low to nonexistent and they can happily coexist with other dogs and often cats. They are typically not territorial, although their size and bark will intimidate most people who come to their door. Pointers are very good with children, although young children and a clumsy young Pointer are often not the best combination.
While Pointers were bred to be hunting dogs, they are perfectly content given adequate exercise by other means. Since they are a galloping breed, regular exercise is important for them, as it is for all sporting breeds. Pointers are habitual "couch potatoes" who enjoy relaxing on the family's chairs or sofas. This is a natural part of their desire to feel part of the pack.
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.