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Portuguese Pointing Dog (Perdiguerio Portugues)
Large Breed
The Portuguese Pointing Dog is a very affectionate breed of dog that will always love you and demonstrate this at every opportunity. It is a beautiful breed with a graceful appearance that will attract attention anywhere it goes.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Portugal
Weight
Males 44-59 lbs / 20-27 kgs; Females 35-48 lbs / 16-22 kgs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 52-60 cm /20 3/4 - 24 inches; Females 48-56 cm /19 1/2 - 22 1/2 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Short, strong, close and dense
Markings
Yellow and brown unicolour. May have white markings.
Lifespan
Average 12-14 years
Very energetic, the Portuguese Pointing Dog will happily go for a walk or play whenever the opportunity is offered. A talented hunter, the Portuguese Pointing Dog has made a name for itself working the field. However, it is in the home that the Portuguese Pointing Dog has made most of its friends.
Temperament
The Portuguese Pointing Dog is a lively and quick dog that loves the active lifestyle any family can offer it. It loves its family and is happy to spend long periods of time in their company, lavishing them with affection, sometimes to the point of embarrassment. On a hunt it works in a crafty, sometimes cunning and intelligent way to track its quarry. Pointing firmly, he is alert and silent and makes an excellent mate to the working sportsman. The Portuguese Pointing Dog loves nothing more than to bring down the quarry and retrieve it to its hunting companion. It can be very submissive at times. Consistent, firm but sensitive training is required otherwise it may not comply with commands either vocally or by signal.
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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 Portuguese Pointing Dog is a loving and affectionate breed that is also beautiful to look at and makes a great companion or hunter. The Portuguese Pointing Dog was originally bred as a hunter of feathered quarry.
- A very good hunting dog
- Makes a very good companion
- Happy in most climates
- No trimming or stripping required
- Not recommended for novice owners
- Requires sufficient daily physical activity and mental stimulation
- Better suited to life in the country