The Portuguese Pointer is among the best pointing bred around. It is enthusiastic in its activities and devoted to its master. The gun dog is native to Portugal, medium-size, and quite energetic with a short, coarse yellow, red, or light yellow coat. However, it lacks an undercoat. It can also be used as a sporting dog. The distinctive head gives it a square face, and the bright expression comes from its brown, large, and oval eyes, while the medium-size ears are set high, drop down, and showing alertness in the dog. The tail is normal length but usually thick at the base and hanging at rest.
Portuguese Pointers have a withers height between 19”-24" (48-61 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 35-60 lb (16-27 kg). The Portuguese Pointer has an overall body length of roughly 33”-43” (84-109 cm), standing height between 24”-30” (61-76 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-14 years.
The Portuguese Pointer is among the best pointing bred around. It is enthusiastic in its activities and devoted to its master. The gun dog is native to Portugal, medium-size, and quite energetic with a short, coarse yellow, red, or light yellow coat. However, it lacks an undercoat. It can also be used as a sporting dog. The distinctive head gives it a square face, and the bright expression comes from its brown, large, and oval eyes, while the medium-size ears are set high, drop down, and showing alertness in the dog. The tail is normal length but usually thick at the base and hanging at rest.
Portuguese Pointers have a withers height between 19”-24" (48-61 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 35-60 lb (16-27 kg). The Portuguese Pointer has an overall body length of roughly 33”-43” (84-109 cm), standing height between 24”-30” (61-76 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-14 years.
