Burgos Pointer

Also called Perdiguero de Burgos, Burgalese Pointer, Burgos Pointing Dog

Recognised breedFCI group 7Short profile

From Spain (Castilian plateau, province of Burgos)1 2

At a glance the quick version

Height, male62 to 67 cm1

Height, female59 to 64 cm1

Sizelarge

calm and gentle

intelligent and easy to handle

versatile pointer and retriever

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Coat and looks how to spot one

short, smooth, dense

A short, thick, smooth coat of medium texture, finer on the head, ears and legs, over a strong, solidly built body.1

Coloursliver and whiteliver roan (marbled)greyish liverliver ticked1

Personality what they are like

A sturdy, well-balanced and unhurried dog with a kind, noble look. It is docile, clever and predictable, and gets on well with children.1 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A hunting dog made for work in open country; it needs a lot of outdoor exercise and suits rural life better than a city flat.1 2

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short smooth coat needs only occasional brushing.1

Home where they are happiest

Best in the countryside with space to roam; not suited to urban living.2

The story where it all began

One of Spain's old pointing breeds, it developed on the Castilian plateau around Burgos and dates back to at least the 16th century. It probably arose from crosses between the Sabueso Español and the Pachón Navarro and may have contributed to other pointer breeds.2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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It works on both feathered and furred game, pointing and retrieving birds as well as hares and rabbits.1
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Its roots are thought to lie in crosses of the Sabueso Español scenthound and the Pachón Navarro.2
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The Spanish kennel club lists it among sixteen vulnerable native Spanish breeds.2

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 90, Group 7 Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs (Braque type); standard dated 26.05.1982.1
Real Sociedad Canina de España: Listed among Spain's vulnerable native breeds.2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Burgos Pointer. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year

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Pachón Navarro

Sabueso Español

German Shorthaired Pointer

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FCI Standard No. 90 Perdiguero de Burgos fci.beused for recognition, size, coat, colours, temperament, use
Perdiguero de Burgos - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for history, weight, habitat, fun facts

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.