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Burgos Pointing Dog (Perdiguero de Burgos)
Large Breed
The Burgos Pointing Dog is a calm and patient dog which has helped it to become a very good hunter as well as a companion. A beautiful and noble breed, the Burgos Pointing Dog is an athletic breed of dog that loves to exercise whenever it can.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Spain
Weight
22.5-32 kgs/50-70 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 62-67 cm/24 3/4 - 26 3/4 inches; Females 59-64 cm/23 1/2 - 25 1/2 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Dense hair of medium thickness, short, smooth and evenly distributed all over the body
Markings
White, liver and combinations of the two. White patch on the forehead and other places. The ears spotted with a liver colour.
Lifespan
12-14 years
It forms a strong bond with its master and is always trying to please him in any way possible. Intelligent and docile, the Burgos Pointing Dog makes a great working dog and a fantastic companion around the house.
Temperament
The Burgos Pointing Dog is an intelligent and very calm, even-tempered breed; this has helped to make them great companions. They are robust, versatile hunting dogs with an excellent sense of smell and are adaptable to all type of terrain to hunt, point and retrieve both fur and feathers. Their patience with children has meant that many families have welcomed the breed into their home. They require early socialisation and consistent and positive training.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Burgos Pointing Dog is a beautiful, energetic dog outside but a calm, loving, and patient breed inside the house. The Burgos Pointing Dog was originally bred as a hunt, point and retrieve dog, at which it excels.
- A very good companion
- A good hunt, point and retrieve dog
- Good for novice owners
- Does not need any trimming of stripping
- Not recommended for apartment life
- Best suited to life in the country with a large yard
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Can become destructive if not exercised sufficiently