Burgos Pointing Dog
Other names: Burgos Pointer, Perdiguero Burgales, Burgos Pointing Dog

The Burgos Pointer breed stems from Central Spain, dating back more than 500 years. It’s very rare to see one of these dogs outside of their native homeland, where they are used as hunting dogs for different species of game. Although bred mainly as hunting dogs, they are equally happy relaxing in a home environment.
Key facts about the Burgos Pointing Dog
Origins and history
This breed dates back to the 1500s. While there is not much documented history, the breed is from the centre of Spain, where its main ancestors were the Sabueso Espanol and the Pachon Navarro. Over time, several other pointing breeds have developed throughout Europe from the Spanish Pointer.
FCI breed nomenclature
FCI Group
Group 7 - Pointing Dogs
Section
Section 1 : Continental Pointing Dogs
Physical characteristics of the Burgos Pointing Dog
Adult size
Female : Between 23 and 25 in
Male : Between 24 and 26 in
Weight
Female : Between 55 and 66 lb
Male : Between 55 and 66 lb
Coat colour
Liver and white, or grizzle. Some dogs have a white patch of hair on their face. Black is not acceptable for this breed standard.
Type of coat
The smooth, short coat of the Burgos Pointer is quite thick and bushy.
Eye colour
Dark hazel or brown.
Description
One of the most notable things about this dog are his long ears that fold down, giving him the appearance of having a double chin. He is a well-built dog, very elegant with long legs. As a hunting dog, he has a muscular and athletic body with quite a large head.
Good to know
If you obtain your Spanish Pointer with a view to use him for dog sports or hunting, his training needs to begin at a very young age. It is also very important to socialise him with other dogs too, to make sure that they will get along together.