CHRONOLOGY

Culture

Traditions, art, literature and popular culture have all played a role in the evolution of pointing dogs. In the chart below, the dates of some of the more significant social or cultural events are indicated in blue.

Influential People

The dates marked in black on the time line below indicate when influential were born or died, or began their work with bird dogs.

Turning Points

From the first appearance of setting spaniels in England to the advent of field trials and dog shows and revival programs, the major turning points in the development of the British and Irish pointing breeds are marked in red.

First World War 1914-1918

Arkwright publishes The Pointer FCI established

Second World War 1939-1945

Irish

Record number of over 19,000 English Setters registered in Italy