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# The Italian Pointer: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Italy
The Italian Pointer is a large hunting dog, powerful, harmonious and well muscled.
Size LargeLife expectancy 10–14 yearsBudget ≈ €138/monthPuppy €800 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=italian-pointer)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Ancient and noble pointing dog: It combines style, nose and attachment to the handler.
- Generally gentle temperament: Well socialized, it is affectionate with the family.
- Versatile in the field: Pointing, searching and retrieving are part of its traditional uses.
- High activity needs: Without hunting or long outings, it gets bored quickly.
- Breed still rare: There are few serious breeders in France.
- Short coat with little protection: Cold, damp weather and brambles require special attention.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Pointing hunters: This is its primary vocation.
- Sporty households: Hiking, moderate canicross and scent work can satisfy it.
Not recommended for
- Urban and sedentary life only: An apartment without real exercise does not suit him.
- Owners often absent: He becomes very attached and does not cope well with isolation.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
61 cmItalian Pointer
- Height at the withers
- 55–67 cm
- Weight
- 25–40 kg
- Coat
- Short, dense and glossy
- FCI group
- 7
- Origin
- Italy
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Italian Pointer in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Italian Pointer is of Italian origin and very ancient. It is depicted on various 14th-century frescoes, some think it dates back to the Greco-Latin era. It quickly established itself as a versatile hunting dog, showing itself to advantage both during net hunting parties and in retrieving and pointing. The Italian Pointer quickly arrived in France, but it would be abandoned by many hunters in favor of British pointers. The Italian Pointer breed was definitively recognized by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) on June 7, 1956.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Italian Pointer is solidly and harmoniously built. Its neck is powerful, its withers well defined and its croup long and strong. Its coat is short, dense and shiny, even shorter on the head and ears. Its ears are long, set on tightly, carried rather to the rear and rounded at their tips. Its rather large eyes, of a more or less dark color, show a gentle expression. Its rather large and angular head has a skull and a muzzle of the same length. Seen in profile, the skull is very arched, the occipital protuberance is pronounced and the stop is little marked. The large nose, pink to brown, has well-opened nostrils. Thick at its base then finer, the tail is covered with short hair and carried horizontally when the dog is in action or searching. The coat is white with orange to brown markings and ticking.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Italian Pointer is an alert, intelligent, affectionate and energetic dog. Tough, suited to any type of hunting, it is reputed to be reliable and docile. First specialized in feathered game, it then established itself as a versatile hunting dog, gifted both for pointing and for retrieving. In the family, it is a pleasant companion for all those close to it, whether they are fellow dogs, humans or other animals.
Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Italian Pointer is made to live in the countryside and enjoy as much space and freedom as possible. It can adapt to an urban lifestyle if it is sufficiently walked and stimulated. It needs to exercise daily. Long and frequent outings are recommended, but it is preferable to avoid overly intensive activities so as not to excessively strain its joints.
Training
## Training and socialization
Endowed with remarkable comprehension abilities and very attached to its owner, the Italian Pointer is a dog that is relatively easy to train. Its training must combine firmness and gentleness.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Italian Pointer
Still not very widespread in France, the Italian Pointer from breeding is often sold for between €800 and €1,500. Rarity, the working line and health screenings influence the price.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/italian-pointer/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Italian Pointer is a robust and resilient dog. However, there are predispositions to certain diseases or anomalies in this breed. They are mainly dermatological in nature.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/italian-pointer/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Italian Pointer, a pointing dog of fairly large size, needs a complete, digestible diet adjusted to the effort. Hunting days require more energy; at rest, the ration must be reduced to protect the joints.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/italian-pointer/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Italian Pointer, or Bracco Italiano, is one of the oldest pointing dogs in Europe. One sometimes distinguishes a lighter Piedmontese type and a more massive Lombard type. It is recognized by the FCI in group 7.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Italian Pointer
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Italian Pointer only a hunting dog?
It is first and foremost a pointing dog, but it can be an affectionate companion if given real daily exercise.
### Is it suitable for a beginner?
Rather not without guidance: it needs activity, reliable recall, and careful socialization.
## Find a Italian Pointer breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Italian Pointer breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Italian Pointer breeders by country
[51 breeders of Italian Pointer in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer/italy) [10 breeders of Italian Pointer in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer/germany) [5 breeders of Italian Pointer in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer/denmark) [3 breeders of Italian Pointer in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer) [3 breeders of Italian Pointer in Hungary](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer/hungary) [3 breeders of Italian Pointer in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer/netherlands) [2 breeders of Italian Pointer in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer/austria) [2 breeders of Italian Pointer in Belgium](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer/belgium) [2 breeders of Italian Pointer in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer/united-kingdom) [1 breeder of Italian Pointer in Slovakia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer/slovakia)
[All breeders of Italian Pointer in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer)
## Ready to welcome a Italian Pointer?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-italian-pointer)
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