Portuguese Pointer

The Portuguese Pointer’s characteristics are that of a “Braque” type hunting dog. They have a building that is called rectilinear, meaning it has straight and harmonious lines. An interesting thing about these dogs is that their head gives the impression of being larger than it actually is.

These dogs should have wet, black noses and lively and expressive brown-colored, and usually a darker shade of brown than its coat. Their ears should be flat, set on the back part of the head, and hanging. These dogs should never have pricked or erect ears.

The Portuguese Pointer has long, powerful limbs that allow them to work and run great distances. They have deep chests and relatively short, strong backs. Their tail should be of medium length and not reach below the hock.

Grooming

Portuguese Pointers have a short, dense, and harsh coat. They need regular weekly brushing that will help them get rid of dead hair. They will also need other basic care; brush their teeth at least three times a week. Check their ears for signs of infection and redness, bathe them every 6-8 weeks (more if they live inside the house), and trim their nails if they don’t wear them down naturally.

Portuguese Pointer coat colors:

• yellow – light, medium, or dark shades

Temperament

The temperament of a working Portuguese Pointer is that of a great and obedient gundog that will do anything its owner tells it to. These dogs are active and dedicated to their work. They are tireless hunters and have the ability to work from dawn to sundown.

These days, the Portuguese Pointer can be found as a devoted family pet. They are very loyal to their family and can even take the role of an alert watchdog. They are not very suspicious of strangers but are known to bark when someone is approaching their home.

The Portuguese Pointer is usually great with kids from its family and can be a great playing companion that will never run out of energy. They are great at retrieving, so playing fetch will be great fun for the kids and the dog.

Portuguese Pointer training and socialization

The Portuguese Pointer gundog training doesn’t require a lot. They have natural hunting instincts that have been selectively bred into this breed for years and years. They are able to perform as well as any other pointer breed and the closer a hunter is to the dog, the more synced they will be and understand each other signals better.

These dogs have a strong will to please their owners, so teaching them basic tricks shouldn’t be a problem. Use positive training methods, and you will see great results in your Portuguese Pointer training.

Like any other dog breed, the Portuguese Pointer’s socialization should start as soon as possible. They are not naturally aggressive or shy, so socialization should go smoothly. Take your dog to busy parks and introduce them to different dogs and strangers.

That way your dog will learn social rules, and it will be able to adapt to new and unknown situations in the future. Socialization will ensure that your puppy develops into a stable and well-behaved dog.

Health

Portuguese Pointers are generally healthy dogs but like most of the dog breeds in the world, they can suffer from some health problems. Those problems include:

• hip dysplasia
• luxating patella
• eye problems

If you want to get a puppy with the best possible health, you should never buy him from an irresponsible dog breeder. Official and responsible dog breeders regularly check their breeding dogs, and they will not breed dogs if there is a possibility that the puppies will end up with inherited diseases.

Portuguese Pointer breeders

When getting a dog, the most important thing is to get it from a responsible and reputable Portuguese Pointer breeder. Responsible breeders will breed dogs that don’t only look good but have great characters as well.

You must find a good Portuguese Pointer breeder that can help you learn about this breed and make an informed choice about getting a dog with these characteristics. 

Buying a dog from a responsible breeder will cost you more money, but you can be sure that you will get a healthy puppy. If you are unable to buy a dog, we advise you to search for local animal shelters because there is a chance you can find a Portuguese Pointer in it.

World Dog Finder team