Portuguese Pointing Dog
Portugalský ohař
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Portugal |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 52–56 cm |
| Weight | 16–27 kg |
Recognition features
- Short, hard yellow coat in any shade, solid or with white markings
- Square body and a squarish head with a 6:4 skull-to-muzzle ratio
- Loose, thin skin on the head without wrinkles; velvety ears
Purpose
A medium-sized hunting pointer bred for centuries for Portuguese hunting conditions; it works with persistence in close contact with the hunter.
History
The breed originates on the Iberian Peninsula, descending from the old Peninsular Pointing Dog, a common ancestor of other pointing breeds. Its presence in Portugal can be traced to at least the 12th century; in the 14th century it was known as the podengo de mostra and was used in falconry. The current type began to be defined by breeders and hunters in the first quarter of the 20th century.
Coat
Short, hard, close and dense coat without undercoat, sparser and softer in the armpits, groin and genital region, velvety on the ears. Yellow in light, medium or dark shades, solid or with white on the head, neck, chest, lower limbs and tail tip.
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