Comparison: English Pointer and Saint Germain Pointer

English Pointer and Saint Germain Pointer are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	English Pointer	Saint Germain Pointer
FCI group	7. Pointing dogs	7. Pointing dogs
Country of origin	United Kingdom	France
Category	Large	Large
Height at withers	57–69 cm	54–62 cm
Weight	20–34 kg	–
Life span	12–15 years	–
Recognition features	Short smooth coat, white with patches Lean, refined build with a high head carriage Distinct stop and fine muzzle	Dull white coat with orange (fawn) markings and fawn ears Dark pink nose, with no black on nose, lips, palate or nails Golden-yellow eyes and rounded ears with a longitudinal crease
Coat	Short, dense, smooth and glossy coat.	Short, not too fine coat. Dull white with orange (fawn) markings, some mottling tolerated but not sought after; the ears are fawn and no black is permitted.
Purpose	An English gundog bred to point game birds in the field.	A pointing breed used principally on feathered game (pheasant, partridge, woodcock) but also able to hunt fur-bearing game; it hunts with passion and retrieves with a soft mouth.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.