A beautiful dog that is much loved by many families, Pointer Health can unfortunately be very poor. Suffering from hereditary Health problems such as hip dysplasia, thyroid and dwarfism, the breed is also prone to a variety of skin conditions.
If owning a Pointer, the most important factor in regards to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to provide a high quality, well-balanced diet. Opinions vary on content, however a large amount of owners believe that the best Pointer diet is one that their owner creates fresh, using quality, organic ingredients and without any form of preservatives or additives. Taking approximately 90 minutes a week to prepare, the food should not only decrease the risk of any Pointer Health issues arising, but also decrease the cost of the Pointer's weekly food.
In addition to a well-balanced, nutritional diet, it is crucial that the Pointer receives regular exercise on a daily basis. Extremely energetic and often regarded as tireless, it is important that Pointer's are allowed rigorous exercise to prevent restlessness when indoors. Able to keep up with even the most active of families, a Pointer should not be taken into a family home that cannot provide it with the amount of exercise that it requires.