What Makes the Burgos Pointing Dog Magnificent? 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. 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.

The Burgos Pointing Dog has been around since the 16th century on the Iberian Peninsula. This area of Portugal is thought to be the birth place of many European pointing breeds and the Burgos Pointing Dog is a large pointer which has been used in the development of other pointing breeds. Its influence can be seen in the Large French Pointer but also in smaller pointers that are still around today. The Burgos Pointing Dog itself is thought to be a descendent of the Spanish scenthound breed, the Sabueso Espanol, and the Old Spanish Pointer. Today, the Burgos Pointing Dog is a smaller version of what it once was; this is as a result of breeders through the years trying to hone its ability as a bird hunting dog. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Burgos Pointing Dog was close to extinction. However, since then the Burgos Pointing Dog has experienced a boom in popularity. Spanish breeders and hunters are rediscovering the breed's many positive qualities and it is beginning to spread around the country again.

Country of origin: Spain Height approximately (at withers/shoulder): 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) Weight approximately: 22.5-32 kgs/50-70 lbs (standards may vary) Coat: Dense hair of medium thickness, short, smooth and evenly distributed all over the body Colour: White, liver and combinations of the two Markings: White patch on the forehead and other places. The ears spotted with a liver colour Lifespan: 12-14 years The Burgos Pointing Dog has a broad skull that is strong and slightly rounded with a straight and broad muzzle. The nose is large with wide open nostrils, wet and dark brown. The almond shaped eyes are medium sized and dark hazel with a soft and noble expression. The ears are large and triangular shaped, hanging down close to the head. The neck is strong and powerful with a defined dewlap. The body is square and strong with a powerful and muscular back and a horizontal topline. The tail is set medium high and, in countries where docking is allowed, it is of a third to half of its original length. The forelegs have strongly boned forearms and muscular shoulders. The hind legs are powerful and have strong, developed thighs with good bone structure.

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. • Friendliness: Can be reserved around strangers • Children: Good with children • Trainability: Easy to train • Independence: Not overly independent • Dominance: Generally moderately dominant • Decorum: Not to be trusted with non-canine pets, may chase them • Combativeness: Generally good with other dogs • Noise: Not a barker

+ 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 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.

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