| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
| Registries: | AKC, UKC, CKC |
| Occupation: | Hunter, Gun Dog |
| Size: | 23 to 28 in tall; 45 to 75 lbs |
| Longevity: | 11 to 13 years |
| Exercise: | Vigorous daily exercise |
| Training: | Moderate; can get into trouble |
| Grooming: | Easy |
| Colors: | Black and white, liver and white, orange and white, lemon and white |
No longer commonly worked as a gundog, this breed retains the serious personality of a dog bred to behave unnaturally: to track and locate its quarry and then simply freeze, historically permitting the greyhounds to chase and capture, latterly allowing the hunter to shoot. The English Pointer has a kindly and biddable, although sometimes rather sensitive, disposition. It is stoic about life, easy to train, and great with children.