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
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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.
Temperament
Behaviour of the Burgos Pointing Dog
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Compatibility
Price
Your initial purchase cost will be between £500 and £700 to obtain a Spanish Pointer puppy. Monthly maintenance costs, in addition, will be around £70 -£90, taking into consideration his food, vets bills, and pet insurance.
Grooming
Surprisingly, even though he is a hunting dog, working in the fields, he remains very clean. This is probably down to his short, smooth coat that requires very little maintenance. A once-weekly brush, or rub over with a cloth will remove any excess mud or debris. Likewise, check his ears weekly to make sure they are clean.
Nutrition of the Burgos Pointing Dog
Because he is an energetic working dog, with lots of stamina, he needs a dog-food specially formulated for this large-breed canine.
Health of the Burgos Pointing Dog
Life expectancy
There are not many health issues documented with this breed. However, the Spanish Pointer may be prone to suffer from ear infections associated with swimming. Likewise, because he works hard in the hunting field, injuries and accidents can occur, like lacerations and cuts from the bushes he hunts in or strains and sprains to his muscles. Its average life expectancy is 13 to 15 years.
Strong / robust
With strong physical stamina and capable of reaching high speeds when running, the Spanish Pointer is definitely an endurant canine.
Withstand heat
This dog is used to working in all weather conditions, and he tolerates the heat quite well, especially with his short coat.
Withstand cold
Used to hunting over all terrains and in all weathers, the Spanish Pointer certainly tolerates working in cold weather. He also loves to swim, no matter how cold the water.
Tendency to put on weight
If the dog is fed a healthy diet, suitable for his breed and size and providing he is exercised sufficiently, he won’t gain excess weight. However, older dogs and those that have retired from the working field, who lay around at home and are more sedentary, will easily gain excess weight.