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Old Danish Pointer

Also known as Gammel Dansk Hønsehund, Old Danish Pointing Dog, Danish Pointer.

1700 to 1962DenmarkPointer / setter
Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Old Danish Pointer at a glance

Origin
Denmark
Appeared
1700 to 1962 (likely)
Family
Pointer Setter
Type
Pointer / setter
Size
Medium
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 281

The name. Translation of Gammel Dansk Hønsehund, "old Danish chicken (game bird) dog".

Similar breedDalmatian1700 to 1890 · CroatiaSimilar breedEnglish Setter1500 to 1850 · United KingdomRelated breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Descends from

Old Spanish Pointer

Sister breeds

Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer

Same family: Pointer Setter

Bracco Italiano, Brittany, Dalmatian, English Setter, German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer

Same time, same continent

Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund

The familyPointer Setter36 breeds in this familyClose relativeGerman Shorthaired Pointer1800 to 1872 · GermanySame familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States
Same eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · Germany

Place in time

The Old Danish Pointer appears 1700 to 1962 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Old Danish Pointer is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

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