The English Pointer is a very clean animal that requires very little care in terms of cleanliness but requires larger doses of exercise outdoors. These dogs were born as hunters, and are specialists in the show and point pieces. It is noble, obedient and extremely loyal to its owner. His hunter instincts and his constant need to move do not make him suitable for the home environment. It has a fine sense of smell and it is very fast, with an athletic physique. The Pointer is also good with kids and is a good keeper of the home.

Since its establishment in England, it has been a dog who accompanied royalty on hunting parties, and it learned quickly to identify and track a prey, for which his port is well known. It is a very lively and energetic dog, always ready to perform the requested tasks.