Old Danish Pointer
古丹麥指示犬
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At a glance
The Old Danish Pointer is a calm, powerful, cooperative pointing dog known for a close working style and a strong bond with its owner. Males stand about 55–60 cm and females 50–56 cm, weighing roughly 26–35 kg. The AKC page calls it a true dual-purpose dog: generally reserved and balanced, calm and quiet in the family, tolerant and patient with children and sociable with strangers and other dogs, but best suited to active people who want to spend a lot of time outdoors. Its intelligent nature makes it attentive, willing to learn and happy to cooperate.
Facts
| Size | Large |
|---|---|
| Height | 49.5–59.7cm |
| Weight | 25.9–34.9kg |
| Life expectancy | 10–13years |
| Role | Sporting |
| Coat | Short coat |
Health
This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.
Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.
Hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy
The AKC breed page says the Old Danish Pointer is generally robust and healthy but names hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) — a genetic eye condition identified in the breed through research in Denmark — as concerns that responsible breeders screen for. Ask your vet or breeder about hip and eye screening.
Behaviour
Calm and tolerant at home, cooperative in the field
The AKC breed page describes the Old Danish Pointer as generally reserved and balanced: calm and quiet in the family, tolerant and patient with the family's children and sociable with strangers and other dogs, which makes it suitable as a family dog — but preferably with active people who want to spend a lot of time in nature. Its intelligent nature makes it responsive to training: attentive, willing to learn and happy to cooperate.
Official guidance
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American Kennel Club — Old Danish Pointer (Foundation Stock Service)
AKC FSS breed page: height 21.5–23.5 in (males) / 19.5–22 in (females), weight 66–77 lb / 57–68 lb, life expectancy 10–13 years, temperament and the named health concerns.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Old Danish Pointer — breed page — American Kennel Club (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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