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imagine this you're sitting on your
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couch dreaming about getting a dog and
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you think hey an English pointer sounds
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like a great idea well let's pump the
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brakes for a moment and explore 12
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reasons why owning an English pointer
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might not be the best decision one
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Boundless Energy first off let's talk
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about energy English pointers are like
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those kids who downed three cans of soda
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before the school play they need a ton
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of exercise we're talking at least 2
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hours a day if you're not ready to run
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marathons or participate in doggy
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triathlons you might want to reconsider
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two destructive Tendencies now if they
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don't get that exercise what do you
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think happens they'll turn your house
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into a scene from a disaster movie Shoes
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Gone Furniture chewed to bits if you
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thought your toddler was destructive
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wait until you meet an unsupervised
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pointer three separation anxiety these
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dogs are Social Butterflies and can't
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stand and being left alone if you have a
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job that requires you to leave home for
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more than a few hours prepare for some
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serious separation anxiety you'll come
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home to find your living room looking
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like a tornado just hit it thanks to
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your furry friend trying to express
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their feelings four stubbornness let's
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face it English pointers can be as
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stubborn as a mule wearing roller skates
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they have their own ideas about what
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they want to do and when they want to do
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it good luck getting them to follow
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commands if they decide they they'd
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rather chase squirrels instead five not
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ideal for City living if you live in an
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apartment or a small house with no yard
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forget about it these dogs were bred for
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wide open spaces and will quickly become
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unhappy in confined quarters you'll need
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to find a park that's big enough for
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them to stretch their legs or risk
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turning your living space into their
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personal playground six high maintenance
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while their short coats may seem easy to
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care for don't be fooled they still
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require regular grooming and maintenance
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you'll need to brush them frequently to
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keep shedding under control if you're
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not prepared for dog hair in every nook
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and cranny of your home think again
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Seven health issues like many breeds
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English pointers can be prone to certain
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health problems such as hip dysplasia
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and eye issues be prepared for potential
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vet bills that could rival your mortgage
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payment if something goes wrong eight
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not the best watch doogs if you're
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looking for a guard dog keep searching
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English pointers are friendly and
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sociable they'll likely welcome
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Intruders with open Paws rather than
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barking or growling your home might as
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well have a welcome map for burglars
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nine need for socialization these dogs
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thrive on social interaction and need
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early socialization to develop into
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well-rounded pets if they don't get
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enough exposure to people and other
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animals they might become overly excited
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or anxious when meeting new friends 10
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housebreaking challenges house bre
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breaking an English pointer can be quite
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the challenge they may take longer than
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other breeds to learn where it's
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appropriate to do their business leading
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to accidents that will leave you
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cleaning up More Than Just Fur 11
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attention Seekers English pointers are
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attention Hogs if you're someone who
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enjoys Solitude or quiet evenings at
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home be prepared for constant demands
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for affection and playtime they'll
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follow you around like a shadow making
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sure you know they're there whether you
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want them too or not 12
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they'll steal your heart and snacks
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finally let's not forget that owning an
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English pointer means surrendering your
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heart completely they are charming and
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affectionate but expect them to steal
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every bit of attention and food they can
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get their paws on in conclusion while
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English pointers can be beautiful
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companions with their Sleek bodies and
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friendly demeanor they come with
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challenges that might make ownership
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less than ideal for some people if
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you're not ready for the commitment of
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time energy and patience required by
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this breed it might be wise to consider
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other options before bringing one home
