The Burgos Pointer dog is a breed of hunting dog. It is very hardy and is used for hunting and has some outstanding features for small game. It is also known by some other names such as Perdiguero de Burgos and Burgalese Pointer.
The Burgalese Pointer dog breed is native to Spain, originating from Castile, especially in the province of Burgos.
The breed dates back to the 16th century and originates in the Castilian plateau, which is very widespread. It is very probable that the breed participated in the creation of other races of this group.[1]
The breed is believed to have descended from a mix of the Sabueso Español and the Pachon Navarra (also known as the Perros de Punta Ibericos).
Today the Burgos Pointer dog is actually smaller and lighter built than it once was, because Spanish breeders have made great efforts to refine and hone its fine qualities as a bird-hunting dog.
This breed was headed for extinction in the early part of the 20th century, but today its popularity is growing rapidly in Spain and hunters are rediscovering its many positive qualities.
The UKC accepted the Burgos Pointer breed into it’s Gun Dog group in 1996, and they are also recognized by the FCI within their Continental Pointing Dog section.
Burgos Pointer Dog Characteristics
The Burgos Pointer dogs are medium sized dogs with beautiful appearance. It has a lot of skin and it is not as heavily built as it looks. The extra skin comes from it’s close relationship with the Sabueso Espanol.
The breed has muscular shoulders and a deep and broad chest. It has a large, square-shaped head and a moderately defined stop. The muzzle is long, very broad and square shaped.
They have long, wide, high-set and soft ears which hang down in folds. They also have hanging flews and a dewlap.
Coat of the Burgos Pointer dogs is short and dense and the coloring is always liver and white, which can include or exclude patching and ticking. Most of the Burgos Pointer dogs have very heavy ticking, giving an almost grizzled appearance.
Average height of the mature dogs is between 24 and 26 inches at the withers for males, and between 23 and 25 inches for the females. Average live body weight of the mature dogs is between 25 and 30 kg.
Temperament
The Burgos Pointer dog is a gentle and quiet dog breed who is rarely easily startled. It is not a dog that fits well in urban environments.
The breed was used to hunt deer for most of it’s history. But today, the breed is used mainly as a pointer and retriever of small, fast game such as hare, quail and partridge.
It’s excellent nose could fairly qualify it as a scenthound and it is known for not giving up on a scent. It is much faster and more athletic dog than it looks and is able to easily clamber over rough and hilly terrain and to master steep slopes.
At the same time, like other gun dogs, this is a very obedient animal if it has a firm, but calm, confident and consistent pack leader who provides the proper amount of mental and physical exercise and who sets the rules of the home and sticks to them.
Easy to train. It swims well and works in the water. It is a very patient dog with children and other dogs and is very eager to please its master, as befits its gun dog status.
Lifespan
Average lifespan of the Burgos Pointer dogs is between 12 and 15 years.
Feeding
How much a mature dog eats depends on it’s size, age, build, metabolism and activity level. Dogs are individuals, just like people, and they don’t all need the same amount of food.
The Burgos Pointer dogs are medium in size, but they are very active. So, their diet should be formulated for a medium sized breed with high exercise needs. You can also consult with a vet in your area for better recommendations.
Caring
Taking good care of the animals is very important for raising Burgos Pointer dogs. They are tireless and energetic dogs. And they are more than a match for even the most active family and they should not be taken on as family pets unless they can be guaranteed plenty of vigorous exercise, including a daily, brisk, long walk or jog.
The Burgos Pointer dogs are not recommended for apartment life. They are moderately active indoors and do best with acreage.
The smooth coat of the Perdiguero de Burgos is very easy to groom. Just brush regularly with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary.
Health
The Burgos Pointer dogs are generally healthy animals. But like all other dog breeds, they are also prone to certain health conditions.
Their common health problems include otitis externa, hunting injuries and mishaps. Always try to keep good contact with a vet in your area.
| Breed Name | Burgos Pointer |
| Other Names | Also known by some other names such as Perdiguero de Burgos and Burgalese Pointer |
| Breed Size | Medium |
| Height | Between 24 and 26 inches at the withers for males, and between 23 and 25 inches for the females |
| Weight | Between 25 and 30 kg |
| Good as pets | Yes |
| Climate Tolerance | All climates |
| Color | Brown/combined with brown/spotted |
| Lifespan | Between 12 and 15 years |
| Good for children | Yes |
| Rarity | Common |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
