Lab Pointer
USD 200-600 Price Avg.
Designer Dogs
Group
Cross Breed
Breed Type
Large, Medium
Size
10-15 years
Lifespan
Breed Information
| Group | Designer Dogs |
|---|---|
| Popularity/Rank | 614 |
| Origin | United States |
| Other Names | Cross between the Labrador Retriever and Pointer.,,Pointerdors |
| Breed Type | Cross Breed |
| Price (Avg.) | USD 200-600 |
| Size | Large, Medium |
| Weight | 35-80 pounds (16-36 kg) |
| Height | 22-28 inches (55-71 cm) |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years |
| Recognized by |
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. And Not recognized by FCI. |
| Purpose | Companionship |
| Date of Origin | 1880 |
| Ancestry | Retriever, Pointer, Setter |
Appearance & Maintenance
| Coat | Dense, Medium, Short, Straight |
|---|---|
| Coat Colors | Black, Brown, Cream, White |
| Grooming Level | |
| Shedding Level | |
| Eye Color Possibilities | Brown, Hazel, Blue, Amber, Green |
| Nose Color Possibilities | Black, Brown, Liver, Pink, Blue, Red |
| Coat Color Possibilities | White, Cream, Brown, Black, Silver, Red, Blue, Tan |
| Coat Length | Medium |
| Coat Density | Medium |
| Coat Texture | Smooth and silky. |
| Recommended Brushes | Slicker brush, Pin brush, Undercoat rake, Shedding blade, Nail clippers, Grooming scissors. |
| Brushing Frequency | 2-3 times per week |
Breed Characteristics
| Temperament | Active, Delicate, Energetic, Gentle, Intelligent, Loyal |
|---|---|
| Intelligent | |
| Trainability | |
| Playfulness | |
| Sensitivity Level | |
| Affection Level | |
| Social Interaction Required | |
| Barking | |
| Watchdog Ability | |
| Territorial | |
| Biting Force | Low |
| Mouthiness | |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | |
| Prey Drive | |
| Adaptability | |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | |
| Fighting Dog | Not really |
Good & Friendly with
| Apartment Life Friendly | |
|---|---|
| Stranger Friendly | |
| Kid-Friendly | |
| Cat Friendly | |
| Dog Friendly | |
| Office Friendly | Yes |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | |
| Pet Friendly | |
| Friendly with First Time Owners | Yes |
| Service Dog | Not really |
| Therapy Dog | Not really |
| Detection, Sniffer or Security Dog | Not really |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) | Not really |
| Boat Dog | Not really |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog | Not really |
Health Elements
| Health Issues | |
|---|---|
| Health Problems | Elbow Dysplasia, Hip Dysplasia, Obesity, Skin Diseases |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
| Energy Level | |
| Exercise Required | |
| Sleeping Required | |
| Weight Gain Potential | |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness | Low |
| Drooling tendency | |
| Activity Level | High |
| Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week | 20 miles |
| Minutes of Activity Per Day | 30-60 minutes |
Food & Costing
| Avg. Daily Food | 4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
|---|---|
| Cups Per Day | 1.5 cups |
| Daily Cost | $20-$50 |
| Monthly Cost | $50-$100 |
Reproducibility
| Gestation Duration | 60-64 days |
|---|---|
| How often can the Lab Pointer have a litter? | Once a year. |
| Litter Size | 4-10 puppies (Once a year.) |
Description
The Lab Pointer is a hybrid breed that is a mix of the Labrador Retriever and the Pointer. This breed has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its intelligence, loyalty, and good-natured personality. The Lab Pointer is an active and energetic dog that loves to play and explore. They are also very loyal and devoted to their owners, making them great family pets.
Appearance: The Lab Pointer has a medium-sized body with a strong muscular build. They have long legs, a deep chest, and an athletic stance. Their coat can be short or medium in length with colors ranging from black to yellow or chocolate brown. They have floppy ears that hang down close to their face and almond-shaped eyes that are usually dark brown in color.
Lifespan, Size, Weight & Colors: The average lifespan of the Lab Pointer is between 10-14 years old when properly cared for. They typically weigh between 40-60 pounds when fully grown with males being slightly larger than females on average. As far as colors go they can range from black to yellow or chocolate brown depending on the parent breeds used in breeding them together.
Personality: The Lab Pointer is an intelligent breed that loves to please its owners which makes them easy to train for basic obedience commands such as sit, stay, come etc…They are also very loyal dogs who will bond closely with their owners making them great family pets as well as watchdogs due to their alertness towards strangers entering their home or yard area.
Friendliness: The Lab Pointer is generally friendly towards other dogs but may be wary of strange dogs if not properly socialized at an early age so it’s important for owners of this breed to make sure they get plenty of socialization time with other animals while they’re young puppies so they don’t develop any aggressive tendencies later on in life when interacting with other animals outside of their own home environment . As far as children go these dogs tend to do well around kids but should always be supervised just like any other dog breed due to their size which could potentially cause injury if not handled correctly by small children . Lastly these dogs tend do well around other animals such as cats if raised together from puppyhood however it’s still important for owners of this breed keep an eye out just incase any issues arise between the two species while living together under one roof .
Temperament: The temperament of the Lab Pointer tends vary depending on which parent breeds were used during breeding however most will have similar traits such as being friendly , outgoing , playful , loyal , protective , alert , intelligent , obedient , eager -to -please & affectionate . These traits make them great family pets who will bond closely with all members within the household including children & other animals living under one roof .
Health : Generally speaking this hybrid breed tends be quite healthy however there are some health issues associated with both parent breeds which could potentially affect your lab pointer such as hip dysplasia & elbow dysplasia (both inherited conditions) along with eye problems (inherited condition) & ear infections (due improper cleaning). It's important for potential owners research both parent breeds before purchasing one so you know what health issues you may need look out for throughout your lab pointer's life span .
Adaptability : This hybrid breed does quite well adapting new environments whether it's moving into a new home or traveling long distances since they're known being quite adaptable overall . Some benefits owning lab pointers include having low maintenance grooming needs since they don't require much brushing compared some other dog breeds along being relatively easy train due high intelligence levels making them ideal family pets who will bond closely all members within household including children & other animals living under one roof !
History
The Labrador Retriever is a type of gun dog originating from the United Kingdom. The breed was developed from cross-breeding of the St. John's water dog with the Newfoundland. The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed of dog in the United States, and is also popular in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
The Labrador Retriever was originally bred as a working dog to help fishermen with retrieving fish that had been caught in nets. The breed quickly became popular with hunters as well, due to their retrieving abilities and their love of water.
In 1887, the first Labrador Retriever was registered with the Kennel Club in England. In 1903, the American Kennel Club followed suit and recognized the Labrador Retriever as a breed.
The popularity of the Labrador Retriever as a pet began to increase in the 1920s, thanks in part to their reputation as being an excellent family dog. They were also used extensively in advertising campaigns for various products.
During World War II, many Labradors were used as working dogs by both sides of the conflict. After the war ended, their popularity as pets continued to grow.
Today, Labradors are still used as working dogs in many different fields, including search and rescue, drug detection, assistance for people with disabilities, and even therapy work. They are also still very popular as family pets thanks to their gentle nature and loyalty.
