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SPANISH POINTER

GENTLE AND INTELLIGENT, THIS BREED IS NIMBLER THAN IT LOOKS FCI

Height range Also known as the Perdiguero de Burgos, this dog was bred to White patch on head
23–26 in (59–67 cm) track deer but is now mostly used for smaller game. It is a reliable,
Weight range easy-going breed that fits well into family life. Nonetheless, it is a
55–66 lb (25–30 kg)
keen hunter—halfway between a scent hound and a pointer—and
Life span 12–14 years thrives on work.
Liver-colored patch
Origin Spain
Tail traditionally
docked to one-third
of natural length

Dark hazel
eyes have soft, Point of sternum
sad expression prominent
Well-developed
flews cover
lower lip
Large, drop White and liver hairs
ears give coat marbled
appearance
Well-defined Round,
dewlap on neck catlike feet

OLD DANISH POINTER

THIS ADAPTABLE AND ROBUST DOG MAKES A GENTLE, PATIENT COMPANION FCI

Height range Its local name, Gammel Dansk Hønsehund, also translates as Moderate
20–24 in (50–60 cm) Old Danish Chicken Dog or Bird Dog. This breed is still used as a stop
Weight range determined tracker, pointer, and retriever, and even as a sniffer
57–77 lb (26–35 kg)
dog, but it also makes an even-tempered
Life span 12–13 years family dog for those willing Firm, muscular back slopes
Origin Denmark to give it plenty to do. slightly toward tail

Broad, drop ears
with rounded tips
Tapering tail almost
reaches hock

Liver flecking
Muscular, slightly
“throaty” neck
Dense, white
Liver patch coat with liver
markings

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