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Also known as Perdigueiro Portugues
A compact Iberian pointer with a keen nose and a loyal streak
The Portuguese Pointer is an old Iberian gundog, medium-sized and solid, bred to find and point game over rough country. It is docile at home, loyal to its family and keen in the field. It needs regular running and has a very easy short coat.
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This breed needs about 105 minutes of activity a day. Around 5 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
105
Minutes of activity a day
5
Suggested sessions a week
Dog walking
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Around 105 minutes a day for a healthy adult, with running and scent work as well as walking. They settle well once well exercised.
Yes. The short, dense coat needs only a weekly brush, with regular ear checks as the main routine.
It usually gets on well with other dogs, but the hunting instinct means cats and small animals need careful introduction.
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