Perdigueiro Portugues, Portuguese Pointing Dog
Overview
The Portuguese Pointer is a medium-sized, well-balanced dog with a distinctive “square” face, drop ears, and a tail that is carried pendant when the dog is standing and level with the back or slightly above when the dog is moving. The body of the Portuguese Pointer is almost square. The Portuguese Pointer should be evaluated as a working gun dog and exaggerations or faults should be penalized in proportion to how much they interfere with the dog’s ability to work.
The Portuguese Pointer has strong hunting instincts. In the field, the Portuguese Pointer is a tenacious hunter in all sorts of terrain and climate. The dog’s affectionate nature is so intense that the Portuguese standard describes it as “…occasionally even embarrassing”. This devotion, however, makes the Portuguese a joy in the field because no dog delights more in sharing the hunt with its master.
| Size | Medium |
| Height | Male: 20–24 inches (51–61 cm)Female: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 44–60 pounds (20–27 kg)Female: 35–49 pounds (16–22 kg) |
| Lifespan | 12-14 years |
| Colors | White & Yellow Yellow Light Brown Brown White & Light Brown |
| Origin | Portugal |
| Classification | Purebred |
| Good Lapcat |
| Good In Apartments |
These dogs are not recommended for apartment life. They are moderately active indoors and do best with acreage. |
| Good With Children |
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| Good With Dogs |
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| Good With Cats |
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| Exercise Needs |
They need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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| Affectionate |
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| Grooming Requirements |
The smooth coat of the Portuguese Pointer is very easy to groom. Brush regularly with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. |
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| Vocalization/Barking |
Occassional |