Carlton was adopted at animal services by a young pregnant woman. Not 10 days later she had to give Carlton up because she was going into labor. We are now looking for Carlton a forever home that would like a sweet active puppy!

Foster Update: Carlton is the sweetest goofiest pup you’ll want to meet. He

• needs leash training- has tendency to pull
• Is crate trained and house trained
• Doesn’t bark unless someone is outside your home or he is playing with other pups
• Knows his name, no, uh uh (as in “stop”), sit, paw, other paw, lay down, and spin. We are working on Roll over
• Is very playful  and very much a puppy still
• Needs daily exercise to burn up that puppy energy, but after that he is mellow in the house
• Loves to cuddle and follows me everywhere
• Is very food motivated, which is great for training
• Is eager to learn and to please (very smart and learns super quickly)
• Gets along with cats and wants to play with them
• Rides well in cars
• Might not do too well in home with very young kids because he still plays rough and doesn’t understand that his “nip” hurts..but we’re working on that
• Is very friendly to everyone we meet on our daily walks
• would do better in a home with another pup that is also playful and a fenced in backyard

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, according to the most credible hypothesis, the Pointer was developed two centuries ago by crossing among the Italian Pointer, the Foxhound, the Bloodhound, the Greyhound, the Newfoundland, the Setter, and the Bulldog. This is an almost unbelievable mix, but it certainly has produced an outstanding result. The modern Pointer has existed for about eighty years. The Pointer is named for the motionless stance the dog assumes once he has found game. The direction of the point tells the hunter where the game is hiding. The first recorded mentions of the Pointer in England date from around 1650, when the Pointer was used to find hare for the Greyhound to hunt. By the early 1700's the Pointer became the dog of choice. The Pointer is renowned for his scenting prowess. He works very quickly, covering a lot of ground. The Pointer is particularly good on upland birds, but adapts well to other game. The breed has excellent endurance in warm weather, but is not suited to very cold conditions. Working best on land he is not very comfortable in water. He has a legendary tracking and pointing skills, but is not usually expected to retrieve game. The English Pointer is full of energy and go-power. Loyal and devoted he is a true friend. Kind and patient with children, he is a dashing gentleman. The Pointer is affectionate, intelligent and clean. An energetic and enthusiastic hunter, yet calm at home. Wise and adaptable to every situation. Socialize well at an early age to combat a tendency for timidity. Some can be high-strung. They tend to be a bit willful, distractible and reserved with strangers. It will bark at suspicious noises, but it is not a watchdog. Show lines tend to produce better pets. Field lines are often too active and hunt-oriented to make good pets. Hunting instincts develop early. Puppies, even at eight weeks old, often display pointing behavior. These fairly independent dogs are generally good with other pets and are not usually dog-aggressive. They have a life expectancy of 13-14 years.