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The Lab Pointer is a mixed dog breed. The species is a mix between pure breeds Labrador Retriever and English Pointer.
The Labrador Retriever-Pointer mix is a medium-sized dog and is considered one of the most energetic, loyal, and intelligent dogs to have. The Lab Pointer puppies inherit the best of qualities from both the parent breeds and are a treat to have in human homes.
The Labrador Pointer is also known as a Pointerdor. The temperament of the Lab Pointer mix designer dog is loyal, intelligent, and active with an ever-pleasing personality.
Training a Lab Pointer also doesn't take much effort as these dogs are easily trained.
The Lab Pointer is a fairly low-maintenance dog but is known to be full of energy. The dogs need constant exercise to keep their energy level satisfied.
So, if you are into exercise, then keeping this breed type will be the best decision for you. As the breed needs a lot of exercise and training in the outdoor areas, keeping the dogs cooped up in a small apartment is not recommended.
However, there are few health issues that have been pushed down from the Pointer breed and the Labrador breed to the Lab Pointer puppy. Health problems like ear infections and joint issues have plagued these species for a long time now.
All dog breeds are vetted by the American Kennel Club to determine the breed standard. The Labrador Retriever was recognized as a dog breed by the AKC in 1917, while the English Pointer was given the status of a dog breed in 1878.
However, there is no information on the inclusion of the Lab Pointer mix in the registry of the American Kennel Club as it is a designer breed.
For more relatable content, check out these Labrador Retriever facts and German Longhaired Pointer fun facts for kids.
Lab Pointer Interesting Facts
What type of animal is a Lab Pointer?
The Lab Pointer is a mixed breed dog and is a mixture of Labrador Retriever and English Pointer.
There are many famous mixed breed dogs like Cockapoo and Daschador that are famous among dog lovers, similar to the Lab Pointers. Parent breeds of Daschador include the Labrador Retriever.
What class of animal does a Lab Pointer belong to?
The Labrador-Pointer crossbreed, known as Lab Pointer or Pointador, falls under the class of Mammalia in the kingdom of Animalia.
How many Lab Pointers are there in the world?
The population of these Lab Pointer dogs is not known. However, seeing the popularity of the Lab Pointer dogs in the world, their population is said to be growing.
Where does a Lab Pointer live?
As there is not much information on the origin of the Labrador-Pointer mixed breed, we can focus on the parents of the Lab Pointer. Lab Pointers as we know is a mixture of the Labrador breed and the English Pointer breed.
Labradors were first found in Canada where owners used the dog for hunting. The dogs were turned into ideal guard dogs later.
Now, the Labs are the most popular and owned dogs in the United States.
The origin of the Labrador dates back to the 19th century in Newfoundland where the dog was used by fishermen to haul nets, ropes and pull in fish. The Pointer was said to be brought to England from Spain in the 16th century for hunting.
What is a Lab Pointer's habitat?
Being full of high energy likes its parents, the Lab-Pointer mix needs a lot of space to run around and exercise daily to burn off that energy. Daily walks and runs are needed to control the weight of the dog.
Therefore, a place with a big enough lawn or garden is what Lab Pointers need. Small apartments in suburban areas would not fit well for the dogs.
The dog can sustain itself in any weather condition.
Who do Lab Pointers live with?
This energetic dog mixes well with its owners and children nearby. The dogs are not at all aggressive. However, the dog sometimes can attack smaller animals and pets. Mixing with other pets in the house is not the dog's forte.
How long does a Lab Pointer live?
The life span of a Lab Pointer ranges between 10-15 years if taken good care of.
How do they reproduce?
The first stage of reproduction of the breeds is called Proestrus and it lasts for nine days. Females attract males during this time. The next stage is called Estrus and it lasts for 3-11 days.
During this period, the females are receptive to the males. The third stage Diestrus is seen near the 14th day when the females' discharge changes color and comes to an end.
After this, mating is not allowed. The whole process of giving birth to a puppy litter takes 60-64 days. Only one puppy litter is seen in a year.
Four to ten Lab-Pointer mix puppies are born in a year.
A puppy should not be bought from a store or a breeder as they make the parents breed more than once a year. This is not normal for these dogs and causes many health problems. To stop these inhumane acts, natural breeding should be encouraged.
What is their conservation status?
The conservation status has not been determined for the Lab-Pointer mix. However, due to the loving nature and good behavior, the population is on the ride for the last decade for the Lab Pointer.
Lab Pointer Fun Facts
What do lab pointers look like?
The most common coat color of a Lab Pointer is black, creamy white, and brown. The dog has a muscular body in the chest and legs. The species has a wide head and floppy ears.
The eyes are almond-shaped. The coat is short to medium in length and has a straight and dense texture to it.
This is the reason grooming is easy in these dogs as they shed less and need occasional brushing only. The texture of the coat helps the dog sustain in any weather conditions. The posture of the dog radiates the proud nature of its parent dogs.
The muscular legs are built for speed and strength. The muzzle of the dog is medium in length.
Eyes are usually dark in color, but some species have shown lighter eye colors. The Lab Pointer has a slim and long body, similar to the English Pointer. The tail is thick at the base and is long and powerful.
The coat is short like a Pointer and dense like a Labrador.
How cute are they?
Dogs are very cute and are called man's best friends for good reason. They remain the ultimate companions for all their masters.
Right from a puppy to the adult stage, any dog breed's habits are to fall for. The same can be said about the Lab Pointer too, as this dog has a loyal, hardworking, and quick learning temperament and is perfect for any household.
How do they communicate?
Dogs communicate by vocal methods. In different situations, dogs are seen making different sounds.
How big is a Lab Pointer?
The Lab Pointer height has a range of 22-28 in (55.8-71.1 cm). Lap Pointers are medium-sized and are considered the perfect size for small to medium homes.
The height of the Pudelpointer, a mixture of one of the parent breeds of Lab Pointer - the English Pointer and German Hunting Poodle, has a range of up to 27 in (68.5 cm).
How fast can a Lab Pointer run?
The speed of a Lab Pointer is not determined. However, the strength in the legs and the body shape points to the direction that this dog species can run pretty fast.
The parent breed Labrador can run at a speed of 20 mph (32.18 kph), while the English Pointer can run at a maximum speed of 24 mph (38.6 kph).
How much does a Lab Pointer weigh?
These designer dogs called the Lab Pointers have a weight ranging between 35-80 lb (15.8-36.2 kg).
What are the male and female names of the species?
Males and females are not given different names.
What would you call a baby Lab Pointer?
Babies of Lab Pointer mix dog breeds are called puppies. Lab Pointer Puppies are friendly and loyal from birth and are great to have around children.
What do they eat?
A healthy diet should be maintained for the Lab Pointer to counter any health problems and weight gain. Dietary needs change from the puppy stage and into the adult stage.
So, to keep the health of the dog in check, a veterinarian should be consulted to know more about what to feed to the puppy as well as the adults.
Around two to three cups of good-quality dry dog food are recommended throughout the day. Free-feeding should not be done as the Lab Pointer suffers from health issues like obesity and overheating.
Products should have meat as an ingredient. Foods that have glucosamine should be added to the diet as it helps counter joint pain. Walks and runs should be scheduled few hours after a meal and not right after the meal.
The prey drive of the Lab-Pointer mix is higher than usual. So, continuous supervision should be available for the dog.
Are they slobbery?
They have a low drooling tendency and are perfect if you don't want stains in your clothes.
Would they make a good pet?
The loyal and friendly temperament of the Lab Pointer makes it one of the favorites among humans. Lab-Pointer mix dog is a working dog like its parent breeds.
The dog needs enough exercise and mental stimulation daily. If this is not provided, the dog can get very destructive. To start the training of a Lab Pointer puppy, obedience training is a must as this will make the puppy grow up to be a loyal friend to the family.
To control that energy, obedience is very much necessary. The dog also needs less grooming.
Because of the heightened sense of smell in the Lab Pointers, the dog breed is capable of joining the elite watchdogs in the world like Bullmastiff and the German Shephard. However, the Lab Pointers will just bark to alert the owners. They normally don't bite, which doesn't make them good guard dogs.
Pointer breeds are known for their hunting prowess and this trait has been passed on to the Lab Pointer too. Pointers are known by the name of bird dogs for their ability to hunt the game birds down.
The Lab Pointer can even be a good rescue dog if given proper training.
All health issues like joint pain, weight gain, hip and elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion, and hypothyroidism should be taken care of. Skin disease is another health problem that troubles this dog.
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They are more or less as big as their parent breeds and are very good house dogs.
Grooming requirements are less and this is a low maintenance dog. Shedding is less which makes grooming needs less.
Are Pointer dogs aggressive?
They are loyal and friendly and will do well to sniff people around. However, they are not at all aggressive and won't bite anyone even if it is an intruder. This temperament helps when around children.
Do Pointing Labs really point?
Pointing Labs can easily hunt, point, flush and retrieve any gamebirds in the vicinity. They can be trained well to find and point to the hunt.
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