Description:
Travis is an energetic Retriever mix. He is quite special looking, with those great markings of his! He is very strong and would benefit greatly from some training. What do you say?

2/1 Volunteer Update:
Travis is a playful, fun loving cuddler of a dog. When he came to us he was sooo skinny. He has put on a little weight but not much ~ he must have a fast metabolism ( i'm jealous). At 1st he was a little intimating to look at ~ he was barking, full teeth, mouth open ~ it looked very scary, but as soon as i corrected him he stop. I now realize he is just one of the dogs that no matter if its just a bark for attention, it looks scary but he's not ~ he's very sweet and wants to be rubbed and sit in your lap. We had tried to work on him to enjoy the friendship of another dog but Travis is not interested. Reminds me of my boy Ranger at home ~ they are both friendly at 1st then decide not to be friends anymore. Oh well, can't expect them to all love each other. Beside that he is sweet and loving. Loves running around the back yard and gets so excited if I go out back to play ball with him. He needs a little work on pulling on the leash but he is not horrible and corrects easily. He just needs someone to keep reminding him of what he should be doing. A family came a few weekends ago and the little boy fell in love with Travis and Travis warmed right up to him. I'm sure he would do great in a home with some kids to run around with. If u want a fun and playful dog then Travis is it!

03/23 Foster Update:
Travis reminds me of a little rascal, he's so fun and playful. He's a real friendly dog and deserves a fun family to play with him!

4/29 Volunteer Update:
Travis is such a great dog.  He has taken to hanging out with his new best buddy, Max the Doberman.  They are such a fun and funny pair!

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.