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Old Danish Pointers are a popular breed that makes both great companions and good hunting dogs. They originated in Denmark. It is believed that a farmer took it upon himself to create his own breed in the early eighteenth century. He spent several breed generations pairing gypsy dogs with other farm dogs. From this experimentation came the Old Danish Pointer. It is called as such because it does a good job pointing out prey while on the hunting grounds.
Although dogs aren’t used for hunting as much as they were centuries ago, the Old Danish Pointer is still used for this purpose by some hunters today. On the hunting grounds, the Old Danish Pointer stays close to its owner, careful not to make a sound. If the dog senses that there is prey nearby, it will extend its snout towards the prey and get into pointing position. From this, the hunter will know where to look for his prey, which can help greatly in highly wooded areas.
Old Danish Pointers are stoic and quiet dogs. They are thoughtful, yet kind. They make very good family dogs as they respect not just their owner, but children living in the household as well. Since they are large dogs though, they need a large yard in which to play and exercise. Old Danish Pointers’ weight averages 26 to 35 kilograms, and their height ranges between 50 and 60 centimetres. Female Old Danish Pointers tend to be smaller and lighter than their male counterparts.
