Portuguese Pointer Puppies

Portuguese Pointers are eager to please and very intelligent, making them easy to train. They are also very affectionate towards their owner and children, making them good family dogs. They can get uneasy around strangers and other dogs but do well if properly acquainted with them.

The Portuguese Pointer is a relatively healthy breed without any known health issues specific to the breed.

Portuguese Pointers are energetic dogs and will need at least an hour of exercise per day. Off-leash exercise is best, if possible, so a fenced-in yard is perfect for them.

The Portuguese Pointer's short, dense coat doesn't require much grooming. It naturally repels dirt, so baths are only needed once or twice a year. An occasional brushing helps to remove dead hair.

Portuguese Pointers shed a moderate amount.

The Portuguese Pointer's short, dense coat is usually red or fawn with cream accents. These dogs have square frames, floppy ears, and squared, broad muzzles with black noses.

Portuguese Pointers were bred in the middle ages for Portuguese Royalty. They were often gifted to other countries' monarchs. They made excellent bird-hunting dogs and still do today.