Lab-Pointer Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Lab-Pointer is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Outright
Tempered
Kind
Cheerful
Amiable

Lab-Pointer dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Lab-Pointer dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

United States

Pointer and Labrador Retriever

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown
Isabella

Cream
Brown
Black

Lab-Pointers are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Lab-Pointer can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Lab-Pointers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Lab-Pointer is a breed of dog that is known to have a higher frequency of health issues compared to other breeds. These issues can range from minor to serious, and regular check-ups with a veterinarian are essential in order to identify and address any potential problems as early as possible.

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Retinal Dysplasia

Entropion
Cataracts

X-ray imaging
Blood Analysis
Optical Examination
Orthopedic
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian

Lab-Pointers are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Lab-Pointer have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Lab-Pointer dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Lab-Pointers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Lab-Pointer dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Walking, Cuddling, Playing, Fetch and Tug, Fetch, Hikes, Camping, Walk, Run, Road trip, Hike, Tug-of-war, High Five, Dog Parks, Catch treats, Frisbee, Nap

Lab-Pointers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lab-Pointer, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lab-Pointers usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Lab-Pointer is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

In general Lab-Pointer should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Flea Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Lab-Pointer feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Lab-Pointer is somewhere $2.50 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lab-Pointer is between $56 - $70. This makes an average of $672 - $840 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Lab-Pointer breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Lab-Pointer in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Lab-Pointers living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

A Lab-Pointers typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Lab-Pointers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Lab-Pointers are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Lab-Pointers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Lab-Pointers are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Lab-Pointer for a mellower experience.

The Lab-Pointer is a breed of dog that is known for being very easy to train. They are highly intelligent and eager to please, which makes them a great choice for both experienced and novice dog owners.