Burgos Pointer

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Field	Value
name	Perdiguero de Burgos
image	Burgos Pointer or Perdiguero de Burgos.JPG
image_caption	Female Burgalese Pointer
altname	Perdiguero de Burgos
Burgalese Pointer
country	Castile and León (Spain)
weight	25 to
maleheight	62 to
femaleheight	59 to
coat	Short, Bushy and Smooth
colour	Brown/combined with brown/spottled
kc_name	RSCFRCE
kc_std	https://www.rsce.es/images/rsce/RREE/Standard_Perdiguero_Burgos_ingles.pdf
fcistd	http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/090g07-en.pdf
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The Burgos Pointer (), also called the Burgalese Pointer, is a breed of dog native to Spain. Originating from Castile, especially in the province of Burgos, it is used for hunting, especially small game.

History

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.

The breed is believed to have descended from a mix of the Sabueso Español and the Pachón Navarro (also known as the Perros de Punta Ibericos).

In 2026 it was among the sixteen Spanish breeds considered by the Real Sociedad Canina de España to be vulnerable.

Description

The figure of the Burgos Pointer is perhaps not so style crystallized as other breeds in their group (such as the English Pointer), but conveys a clear sense of robustness thanks to its port square. Things to note are their long ears and two folded sheets in the form of double chin. The tail is usually cut off a third of its original length.

Colour: It has two color variations: one where the basic color is stained and/or combined with other brown and brown, where the basic color is brown which is, in this case, white spotted.

Coat: The fur is short, bushy and smooth.

Height: Males from 62 to and females from 59 to.

Weight: 25 to.

Care

If kept in its natural environment, care is rarely needed given its perfect adaptation to the environment. Like so many other breeds of hunting dogs, they require daily exercise and large doses of wide open spaces where they run.

Temperament

It is a gentle, quiet dog, and is rarely startled. It does not do well in urban environments. Due to their even temper they are very good with children. Their reactions are predictable, and a common description of their temperament is "noble".

It is intelligent and learns easily when it comes to hunting.

Utility

Like many other breeds of this group, this is a dog hunter, used exclusively in countryside environments. It's used for both hunting hare (rabbits, hares, etc.). and birds.

References

References

"Burgos Pointer". [[United Kennel Club]].
[https://web.archive.org/web/20251112151747/https://www.rsce.es/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RAZAS-VULNERABLES.pdf Razas españolas consideradas vulnerables (del 1 de mayo de 2025 al 30 de abril de 2026)] (in Spanish). Madrid: Real Sociedad Canina de España. Archived 12 November 2025.

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