Other names: Braque Portuguese, Perdigueiro Português, Portuguese Pointer, Portuguese Pointing Dog
The Portuguese Pointing Dog is a medium-sized dog, of the braccoid type, rustic, of a powerful constitution, but harmonious. His movements and gaits are flexible and easy, his trot extended. Its silhouette is elegant and writable in a square.
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 Hair type |
Short |
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 Origin |
Portugal |
 Template |
Average |
 Head shape |
Square |
 Weight and size |
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| Sex | Weight | Cut |
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| Female | From 16 kg to 22 kg | From 50 cm to 56 cm |
| Male | From 21 kg to 27 kg | From 50 cm to 56 cm |
History of the breed
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Physical features
His hair: short, dense, tight, hard to the touch, well distributed over the whole body. Less dense in the armpits, groin, base of the tail and genital area. Even thinner and thinner on the head and ears. There is no undercoat in this dog.
Its color: yellow in various shades (pale, medium, dark), with white markings on the head, neck, chest, lower limbs, under the elbows, hocks and at the end of the tail.
His head: well proportioned to the body, of harmonious dimensions, characterized by a thin, flabby and non-wrinkled skin. The skull is square in shape and its topline almost flat. It is slightly domed when seen in profile. The superciliary arches are well developed, the frontal furrow wide and shallow, the occipital protuberance inconspicuous and the stop well marked. The nose is black and forms a rectangle with the muzzle and the upper lip. The nostrils are large, moist and well open. The muzzle is straight, horizontal and quite wide. The jaws are articulated in scissors and the cheeks very parallel.
His ears: drooping, flat, characterized by one or 2 longitudinal folds, triangular in shape, set moderately high, above the line of the eyes and towards the back of the head. Not very thick and covered with a fine pile, like velvet.
His eyes: oval, almost round, brown in color (darker than the dress), rather large, displaying a look full of liveliness.
His body: robust and harmonious. The neck is straight and slightly arched, the top line straight and slightly raised between the croup and the withers, which is not particularly high. The back is short, wide and straight, the kidney is short, wide and very muscular, the croup harmonious, the chest high, wide and ample, the stomach flat and well attached to the hips in a rounded curve.
Its tail: moderately long, straight, set at medium height, thick at its attachment and gradually thinning towards its end. Drooping at rest, without entering between the legs, raised horizontally or slightly above the topline when the dog is awake.
Behavior and character
| Affectionate | |
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| Calm | |
| Protective | |
| Independent | |
| Hunter | |
| Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
| Cohabitation with children | |
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| Sociable with other animals | |
| Love strangers |
The Portuguese Pointing Dog is characterized by great gentleness and is very affectionate. Calm and very attached to his master, he can tend to be distant with other dogs, but is nonetheless sociable. When hunting, the Portuguese Pointing Dog is appreciated for its versatility , being able to evolve on a variety of terrains and adapt to different types of climate and game. He is a curious , enthusiastic and enduring worker.
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Education
| Clever | |
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| Obedient |
Even if, like many hunting dogs, he is not very docile, the Portuguese Pointing Dog is not complicated to train. Its grip must be firm , but not brutal.
Living conditions
| Suitable for apartment living | |
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| Good for new masters | |
| Love it hot | |
| Love the cold |
The Portuguese Pointing Dog is made to live closer to nature , in a large enclosed space in the countryside, for example. Apartment life does not suit him.
Health
| Solid | |
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| Ease of gaining weight |
the Portuguese Pointing Dog is a robust healthy dog who, despite his short and simple coat, can withstand various climatic conditions. The breed is predisposed to a few diseases, mainly of a dermatological nature: epidermolysis bullosa, demodectic mange and vitiligo.
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 5 and 8 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 12 years old
Maximum: 14 years
The life expectancy of a Portuguese Pointing Dog is, on average, between 12 years and 14 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
| Ease of maintenance | |
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| Cost of maintenance | |
| Hair loss |
| Drool level | |
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| Ease of grooming |
The Portuguese Pointing Dog does not shed a lot and is easy to maintain . However, his care must be provided on a regular basis .
Brushing the dog once a week removes the few dead hairs and any debris, while preventing the appearance of external parasites. It can be bathed occasionally , as needed.
Its hair, ears, eyes and pads should be examined after each outing in the wild to detect and remove any debris or external parasites. His teeth need to be brushed frequently to remove tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.
Price and budget
Purchase price
The purchase price of a Portuguese Pointing Dog is between € 800 and € 1,200.
Annual maintenance cost
The annual maintenance cost of a Portuguese Pointing Dog is between € 450 and € 650.
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Physical activity
| Athletic | |
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| Energy level | |
| Potential to play |
Quiet most of the time, the Portuguese Pointing Dog, however, needs a lot of activity to thrive and stimulate. 2 long walks daily are recommended to satisfy him on this plan.
Competitions
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Calm |
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FCI Information
FCI No.
187
FCI Group
Group 7: Pointing dogs
Recognized by FCI
Since 1955
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