Pointer Mix

Rabbit is an English Pointer Mix, and she does in fact go on point from time to time. She's seen here yesterday afternoon pointing a deer. Sometimes she points with lovely, classical, Alfred Duke dog-portrait form, but never when I have a camera in hand. :)

 

More often Rabbit's pointing is a signal of uncertainty or indecision. She'll go on a wobbly, tentative point if you call her and she can't quite decide whether to respond, of if she's torn between coming over for a hug or checking out a delicious smell from the kitchen.

 

It makes me wonder whether pointing in the hunting fields starts out as a sign of indecision. "Do I sprint and try to catch this thing now, or do I stalk it for another step or two before I take off?"

 

Better in color (below) or black and white?

 

 

Done