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Portuguese Pointers

The Portuguese Pointer is known in its native land of Portugal as the Perdigueiro Portugues. The exact translation is the Portuguese Partridge Dog. It acquired this name from it's utilization through the centuries of being used in the Iberian Peninsula for hunting the native bird called Perdiz. In the USA it's called the Chuckar or Hungarian Red Legged Partridge. The Perdigueiro has gained such a following in Portugal that it is often referred to as the NATIONAL.

Evidence has been found that dates the existence of the Portuguese Pointer in Portugal as far back as the 9th century or Visigoth era. The carving below, found while remodeling an old church in the city of Tamar, has been dated to that era, and as a result has now been preserved.
 
                                           

The Portuguese Pointer is an affectionate, intelligent hunting dog. They are easy to train and have excellent instincts, making them great companions for home or for on the hunt. This breed is adept at bird hunting but is also used to hunt other types of game. A Portuguese Pointer pup will often start pointing and retrieving at about two months old with no training. This obvious instinct illustrates the Portuguese Pointers incredible ability and desire to hunt. Portuguese Pointers are capable of hunting any terrain in any weather. The Portuguese Pointer, while somewhat tenacious, is a joy to hunt with. They are very athletic dogs that need lots of exercise and are best suited for suburban and rural areas.


About the Portuguese Pointer

The Portuguese Pointer is a medium sized dog with strong hunting instincts. Puppies often start pointing and retrieving without training by two or three months of age. In the field, the Portuguese Pointer is a tenacious hunter in all sorts of terrain and climate. The dog's affectionate nature is what makes the Portuguese Pointer a joy in the field because no dog delights more in sharing the hunt with its master.