| Country of origin: | Portugal |
| Registries: | AKC FSS, UKC |
| Occupation: | Hunter |
| Size: | 20 to 22 in tall; 35 to 59 lbs |
| Longevity: | 12 to 14 years |
| Exercise: | Daily run |
| Training: | Easy; very affectionate |
| Grooming: | Easy |
| Colors: | Tan and white, chestnut, yellow |
This breed’s local name of Perdigueiro Portugueso, which means “Portuguese Partridge Dog”, explains its primary use today, but in ancient times its ancestors were probably hawking dogs, relatives of the extinct Spanish pointing hound, the Podengo de Mastra. This obedient and versatile dog, very popular in its homeland, is a probable progenitor of the English Pointer. Still used as a gundog, it is also a reliable family companion, equally at home in the garden or field. It is rarely seen outside Portugal, although some appear at Spanish dog shows. A longhaired coat type is now relatively scarce.