Appearance
The Pointer should be athletic and graceful. They are compact, hard-driving hunting dogs, that are alert and ready to go. Their primary distinguishing features are their head, feet and tail. Hound or terrier characteristics are undesirable for show purposes.
Coat and Color
The standard colorings of the Pointer are liver, lemon, orange, or black. These can be solid colors, or a combination of white with speckles, properly referred to as "ticking", and/or larger colored patches.
Size
Most country's breed standards prefer symmetry and balance to perfect size, and will allow an amount of variation if the dog's size does not encumber the dog in the field. Generally speaking, the average English Pointer stands between 23 and 28 inches high at the shoulder and weighs between 44 and 75 pounds (the females are smaller and lighter than the males).