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Billy Ray

Pointer Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos

Plain City, OH

Color
Black
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Hi! BILLY RAY here!I am a handsome, dog and people friendly 2-3 year old male pointer mix (they think) that weighs 39 pounds. Im a little short for a full pointer so maybe I have a little short hound in me too! I heard a volunteer say I was a cute micro pointer, whatever that is. Good news is whatever I'm mixed with is a quiet breed because I am not a talker, just a lover.I do take treats very gently and am a good boy in the car - I love riding in the passenger seat or just chilling in the back. I really like people and am friendly at first meeting. Im very good with other dogs (sometimes I even get to play with my best friend Miles and we have so much fun) but I dont know about cats cause I haven't met one. I went to a pet store event and got lots of pets and treats and was super sweet to every dog that came by! My tail was a waggin all day.I am A little scared of steps and slippery floors, so if you have alot of them, please be patient with me. Ill figure it out. Check out my video and you can get a better idea of my cute personality and lovableness Wont you please come meet me? Yours (I hope),BILLY RAY ***As long as our dogs are on the website they are available. Applications can be found at CanineCollective.org***Note: Without a DNA test or direct information about the parents, the breed listed is based on our best guess or from the use of a breed identification app
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Adopting a Pointer

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Pointer - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Pointer at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Pointer can range from $50 to $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for your new buddy before adoption. This fee typically includes an initial exam, preventatives, heartworm testing and treatment, microchipping, and spay/neuter. In contrast, buying Pointers from breeders can be quite expensive. Depending on their breeding, they can cost $600 to $2,000.

The easiest way to adopt a Pointer is through a rescue that specializes in Pointers. A great place to start is with a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Pointers in your area.

Pointer fun facts

Fun Facts:

A purebred (English) Pointer named Judy was the only dog ever officially recognized as a Prisoner of War during World War II. The Japanese captured her when her ship was torpedoed.

Pointers were one of the first 8 breeds to be formally recognized and registered in the United States.

The Pointer has been referred to as "The Cadillac of bird dogs." The Pointer was bred to track and locate bird game and then freeze while "pointing" towards the prey. Then, a Greyhound would chase the prey and capture it before the hunter arrived.

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Pointer Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Pointer types to temperament and health issues to popular Pointer mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.