{"id":79992,"date":"2022-04-22T11:53:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:53:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:53:16","slug":"what-is-a-pit-pointer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a pit pointer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_is_a_pit_pointer\" title=\"What is a pit pointer?\">What is a pit pointer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Are_pit_bulls_Pointers\" title=\"Are pit bulls Pointers?\">Are pit bulls Pointers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_is_the_best_pitbull_mix\" title=\"What is the best pitbull mix?\">What is the best pitbull mix?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Is_a_pointer_mix_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is a pointer mix a good family dog?\">Is a pointer mix a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Are_pit_bulls_pointers\" title=\"Are pit bulls pointers?\">Are pit bulls pointers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#How_big_does_a_pointer_dog_get\" title=\"How big does a pointer dog get?\">How big does a pointer dog get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_a_pointer\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog is a pointer?\">How do you tell if your dog is a pointer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Do_pitbulls_point\" title=\"Do pitbulls point?\">Do pitbulls point?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Are_pit_bulls_the_smartest_dogs\" title=\"Are pit bulls the smartest dogs?\">Are pit bulls the smartest dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Can_a_dog_beat_a_pitbull\" title=\"Can a dog beat a pitbull?\">Can a dog beat a pitbull?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_is_the_most_popular_type_of_pitbull\" title=\"What is the most popular type of pitbull?\">What is the most popular type of pitbull?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Which_Pitbull_is_the_friendliest\" title=\"Which Pitbull is the friendliest?\">Which Pitbull is the friendliest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_are_the_most_common_pitbull_mixes\" title=\"What are the most common pitbull mixes?\">What are the most common pitbull mixes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Are_pointer_mix_dogs_good\" title=\"Are pointer mix dogs good?\">Are pointer mix dogs good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_are_pointer_mix_dogs_like\" title=\"What are pointer mix dogs like?\">What are pointer mix dogs like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#How_big_will_a_pointer_mix_get\" title=\"How big will a pointer mix get?\">How big will a pointer mix get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Is_pointer_a_friendly_dog\" title=\"Is pointer a friendly dog?\">Is pointer a friendly dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_2_dogs_make_a_pitbull\" title=\"What 2 dogs make a pitbull?\">What 2 dogs make a pitbull?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Are_Pointers_good_dogs\" title=\"Are Pointers good dogs?\">Are Pointers good dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#How_big_is_a_pointer_dog\" title=\"How big is a pointer dog?\">How big is a pointer dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#Are_Pointers_good_family_pets\" title=\"Are Pointers good family pets?\">Are Pointers good family pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_makes_a_dog_a_pointer\" title=\"What makes a dog a pointer?\">What makes a dog a pointer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_kind_of_dog_breed_is_a_pointer\" title=\"What kind of dog breed is a pointer?\">What kind of dog breed is a pointer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_does_a_dog_on_point_look_like\" title=\"What does a dog on point look like?\">What does a dog on point look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-pit-pointer\/#What_kinds_of_dogs_point\" title=\"What kinds of dogs point?\">What kinds of dogs point?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_pit_pointer\"><\/span>What is a pit pointer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Pointer Pit is not a purebred dog. It is <b>a cross between the Pointer and the American Pit Bull Terrier. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in any of the breeds in the hybrid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pit_bulls_Pointers\"><\/span>Are pit bulls Pointers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the invention of rifles, Pointers became popular gun dogs. However, <b>the term &#8216;Pit Bull&#8217; is actually a classification referring to a group of breeds. In 19th century Britain, now-extinct breeds were crossed to create the ancestor of the modern breeds classed as Pit Bulls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_pitbull_mix\"><\/span>What is the best pitbull mix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Pit Bull Mixes<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pit Chow. Parents: Chow Chow x Pit Bull mix.  <\/li>\n<li>Pyrenees Pit. Parents: Great Pyrenees x Pit Bull mix.  <\/li>\n<li>Springer Pit. Parents: Springer Spaniel x Pit Bull mix.  <\/li>\n<li>Greybull Pit. Parents: Greyhound x Pit Bull mix.  <\/li>\n<li>Bordeaux Pitbull. Parents: Bordeaux Mastiff x Pit Bull mix.  <\/li>\n<li>Akita Pit.  <\/li>\n<li>Alaskan Pit Bull.  <\/li>\n<li>Shepherd Pit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_pointer_mix_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is a pointer mix a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pointers are wonderful family dogs who thrive when they can spend time with their people. A Pointer should not live outdoors but should enjoy the same comforts as his family. Although Pointers do very well with children, especially when raised with them, they are not best suited for homes with toddlers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pit_bulls_pointers\"><\/span>Are pit bulls pointers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the invention of rifles, Pointers became popular gun dogs. However, <b>the term &#8216;Pit Bull&#8217; is actually a classification referring to a group of breeds. In 19th century Britain, now-extinct breeds were crossed to create the ancestor of the modern breeds classed as Pit Bulls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_pointer_dog_get\"><\/span>How big does a pointer dog get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>English Pointer<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_a_pointer\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog is a pointer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pointing dogs, sometimes called bird dogs, are a type of gundog typically used in finding game. Gundogs are traditionally divided into three classes: retrievers, flushing dogs, and pointing breeds. <b>The name pointer comes from the dog&#8217;s instinct to point, by stopping and aiming its muzzle towards game<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pitbulls_point\"><\/span>Do pitbulls point?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pitbulls often point when on the scent of prey, but it is not a trait enhanced through breeding, as it is in Pointing gundogs. Although all dogs can point, and their predatory instincts drive them to freeze when they are stalking or hunting something, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean they have pointing genes in their DNA.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pit_bulls_the_smartest_dogs\"><\/span>Are pit bulls the smartest dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Pit Bull, namely the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier, are average to above average intelligent dogs. <b>For obedience  working intelligence, they&#8217;re the 94th and 48th smartest dog breeds, respectively.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_beat_a_pitbull\"><\/span>Can a dog beat a pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Lab Pointer is a mixed breed dog  <b>a cross between the Labrador Retriever and Pointer dog breeds. Energetic, loyal, and intelligent, these pups inherited some of the best qualities from both of their parents. Lab Pointers are also sometimes known as Pointerdors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_type_of_pitbull\"><\/span>What is the most popular type of pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Colby Pitbulls<\/b> The term Pitbull bull encompasses a variety of breeds like the American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The most popular bloodline when it comes to Pitbulls is the Colby Pitbull. This particular bloodline originated 100 years ago.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Pitbull_is_the_friendliest\"><\/span>Which Pitbull is the friendliest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Staffordshire Bull Terrier<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_common_pitbull_mixes\"><\/span>What are the most common pitbull mixes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most pit bull-type dogs descend from the <b>British Bull and terrier, a 19th-century dog-fighting type developed from crosses between the Old English Bulldog and the Old English Terrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pointer_mix_dogs_good\"><\/span>Are pointer mix dogs good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are <b>friendly, intelligent, and social dogs that are gentle and great with children and other pets. The Sprointer will alert the family to anyone approaching the house but are far too friendly to make guard dogs. They are easy to groom but are very active and need a lot of exercise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_pointer_mix_dogs_like\"><\/span>What are pointer mix dogs like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Lab Pointer is a mixed breed dog  a cross between the Labrador Retriever and Pointer dog breeds. <b>Energetic, loyal, and intelligent, these pups inherited some of the best qualities from both of their parents. Lab Pointers are also sometimes known as Pointerdors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_will_a_pointer_mix_get\"><\/span>How big will a pointer mix get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both breeds are athletic working dogs that require lots of exercise and play to keep them happy. Additionally, this mix is extremely easy to train and thrive on having work to do. These are large dogs, growing to <b>around 23 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 50 and 85 pounds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_pointer_a_friendly_dog\"><\/span>Is pointer a friendly dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pointers are dedicated and loyal dogs. They enjoy the company of children and generally get along with other pets. They can be reserved with strangers and should be thoroughly socialized. Pointers are protective of their homes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_2_dogs_make_a_pitbull\"><\/span>What 2 dogs make a pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pitbulls often point when on the scent of prey, but it is not a trait enhanced through breeding, as it is in Pointing gundogs. Although all dogs can point, and their predatory instincts drive them to freeze when they are stalking or hunting something, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean they have pointing genes in their DNA.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pointers_good_dogs\"><\/span>Are Pointers good dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pointer from a working line may be too active and high strung to make a good family pet. Some are strong willed and stubborn. Many pointers, however, are raised for show, and <b>dogs from these lines can make great family pets that are patient with children, good with other animals and calm within the home<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_pointer_dog\"><\/span>How big is a pointer dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pointers are wonderful family dogs who thrive when they can spend time with their people. A Pointer should not live outdoors but should enjoy the same comforts as his family. Although Pointers do very well with children, especially when raised with them, they are not best suited for homes with toddlers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pointers_good_family_pets\"><\/span>Are Pointers good family pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both breeds are athletic working dogs that require lots of exercise and play to keep them happy. Additionally, this mix is extremely easy to train and thrive on having work to do. These are large dogs, growing to <b>around 23 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 50 and 85 pounds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_dog_a_pointer\"><\/span>What makes a dog a pointer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The name pointer comes from <b>the dog&#8217;s instinct to point, by stopping and aiming its muzzle towards game. This demonstrates to the hunter the location of their quarry and allows them to move into gun range. Pointers were selectively bred from dogs who had abundant pointing and backing instinct.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_dog_breed_is_a_pointer\"><\/span>What kind of dog breed is a pointer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Pointer, sometimes called the English Pointer, is a <b>medium-sized breed of pointing dog developed in England.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_on_point_look_like\"><\/span>What does a dog on point look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Does A Pointing Dog Look Like? A dog points by <b>freezing his body, often with one front paw up, and aiming his nose at a particular spot. He will do this to bring attention to something and notify his pet parent of where to look.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kinds_of_dogs_point\"><\/span>What kinds of dogs point?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English Setter.<\/li>\n<li>Gordon Setter.<\/li>\n<li>Irish Red and White Setter.<\/li>\n<li>Irish Setter.<\/li>\n<li>Pointer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is a pit pointer?Are pit bulls Pointers?What is the best pitbull mix?Is a pointer mix a good family dog?Are pit bulls pointers?How big does a pointer dog get?How do you tell if your dog is a pointer?Do pitbulls point?Are pit bulls the smartest dogs?Can a dog beat a pitbull?What is the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-79992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79992"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79992"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79992\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79992"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79992"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}