Panting helps keep your Pointer cool in two different ways. For one thing, the saliva evaporating from his tongue and inside his mouth cools your dog off the same way sweating cools you. Panting also helps exchange the warm air inside your dog’s lungs with the cooler air outside his body.
Pointers are tough, but it doesn’t take long for heat to get to any dog. We all need to be careful during the hot summer months. Dehydration can quickly become life-threatening, so making sure your dog always has plenty of fresh water is extremely important. But, there are several other things you should also do (and not do) to protect your Pointer from the summer heat. For example, if you leave him outside for more than a few minutes, make sure he has a nice shady spot to stay cool in. You can also time his daily runs or walks so they’re early in the morning or late in the evening, when the temperature is a bit cooler than mid-afternoon.