Portuguese Pointer: Origin, Size and Purpose

Known also as the Portuguese Pointing Dog or Perdigueiro Português, the Portuguese Pointer is a pointer breed from Portugal. It was mainly used for hunting red-legged partridge. The listed height is 52 cm and the listed weight is 16 kg.

What this breed is

The Portuguese Pointer is a Portuguese dog breed in the pointer group. Its other names are Portuguese Pointing Dog and Perdigueiro Português.

It is one of several pointing breeds from Portugal and was mainly used to hunt red-legged partridge.

Starting with the breed

A new owner can identify this breed by its Portuguese origin, pointer classification, and hunting background.

For a wider look at its country of origin, see Dog breeds from Portugal.

What stands out

The breed's recorded working role is hunting red-legged partridge.

Its identity is well defined by its Portuguese roots and pointer family.

Points to check

The available facts give one height and one weight figure rather than a range.

They do not provide a life-expectancy figure or further details about temperament, health, or care.

Size and lifespan

The listed height is 52 cm, and the listed weight is 16 kg.

No lifespan is recorded in the available facts.

Who may want another breed

This profile may not answer every question for someone who needs lifespan or care information before choosing a dog.

To compare other options, browse other dog breeds.

Verdict

Choose the Portuguese Pointer if you want a dog from Portugal with a documented pointer role and a history of hunting red-legged partridge.

Look elsewhere if those facts do not match what you need, or if you require a recorded lifespan and broader breed details.

What stands out

Portuguese origin is clearly recorded.
Mainly used to hunt red-legged partridge.
Recognized as a pointer breed.
Alternate names include Portuguese Pointing Dog and Perdigueiro Português.

Worth knowing

No life-expectancy figure is listed.
No temperament details are provided.
No health or care information is included.

Suits

Readers seeking a Portuguese hunting pointer
People interested in red-legged partridge dogs

Think twice if

You need lifespan, temperament, health, or care details before choosing.
You want a breed profile with broader recorded information.

In short

The Portuguese Pointer is a Portuguese hunting dog with a specific role in its history: hunting red-legged partridge. Its recorded size is 52 cm tall and 16 kg in weight. That gives a basic picture of the breed, but the available profile is brief. It does not state a lifespan, temperament, health information, or care needs. It suits readers who want to identify a Portuguese pointer and understand its original work. Anyone making a final choice should seek fuller breed information before committing.