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  Italian Pointer |
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| group: sporting |
height: 21-26.5" /
53.3-67.3 cm |
| types: |
weight: 55-88
lbs / 24.9-39.9 kg |
| colors: |
white,
roan, white with orange, amber, brown or chestnut, white
flecked with orange or brown mottling |
| physical traits: |
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| hair type: |
short, dense, shiny, glossy,
lustrous |
personality/
temperament: |
gentle, docile, intelligent,
affectionate, sensitive, energetic, vigorous, independent,
responsive, faithful, matures slow - remains a puppy for
over 3 yrs, affected by tone of voice, likes to swim |
maintenance/
special needs:
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little grooming, balanced
exercise, keep ears clean, gentle training |
| nickname: |
Bracco Italiano, Italian
Setter |
| origination: |
Italy possibly cross of
Egyptian coursing hound and ancient Assyrian mastiff |
| bred for: |
track, point, retrieve,
falcony |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
companion, gundog, family,
other pets, country or city life |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
ukc, uk-(gundog group),
fci-(Continental pointing dog group), arba-(sporting dog
group) |
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