Portuguese Pointing Dog
Temperament
Kind, Affectionate, Calm, Sociable
[1]A long-established Portuguese hunting dog
The FCI standard traces the breed to an old Iberian pointing dog. It is recorded in Portugal by at least the 12th century and was known in the 14th century as the “podengo de mostra,” used for bird hunting and falconry.
[1]A medium-sized dog that finds and points game
Medium-sized and almost square in body, it combines strength with supple movement. The FCI standard gives a skull-to-muzzle ratio of 6:4 and describes persistent work in close contact with the hunter.
[1]A short coat without an undercoat
Its coat is short, dense and close-fitting, without an undercoat. Colour ranges from light to dark yellow, with or without white markings.
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