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GUNDOGS

Cesky Fousek Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

HEIGHT 23–26in (58–66cm) Brown HEIGHT 20–24in (50–60cm) Liver or liver-brown
WEIGHT 49–75lb (22–34kg) Brown coats may have ticked WEIGHT 51–60lb (23–27kg) Liver-roan or white and brown
LIFE SPAN 12–13 years markings on chest and lower limbs. LIFE SPAN 12–13 years

This breed, variously claimed to be of Czech, Slovakian, Related to the German Pointer (see p.245), bred by Dutchman
or Bohemian descent, is still popular in these areas but Edward Korthals, and adopted by French hunters, this is a versatile
is rare elsewhere. It is loyal and trainable, and usually and easy-going breed. It is not the fastest gundog, but it is popular
gentle around people, but is a natural hunter and for hunting where obedient, close-working dogs are needed—
so may be unreliable with other pets. qualities that also make it a valuable companion.

Dark roan with Large, Body length
brown patches drop ears Straight, exceeds
Steel-gray with coarse coat leg length
Tail traditionally docked liver-brown
to two-fifths of length patches
Beard of
soft hair Shorter
Hairy liver hair
Deep-set, eyebrows on ears Long
amber eyes muzzle
with hairy
beard and
Bushy Hard, mustache
eyebrows protective
coat
Deep chest
Compact, spoon-
shaped feet
Round feet
with tight,
arched toes

Portuguese Pointing Dog

Dark eyes
HEIGHT 20–22in (52–56cm) with dark rims
WEIGHT 35–60lb (16–27kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–14 years

Also known as the Perdigueiro Português,
which literally means the Portuguese
Triangular,
partridge dog, this breed was used as drop ears
Moderately
a pointer for hunters with falcons or developed flews
nets. Still worked today, the Portuguese Slight dewlap
Pointing Dog is level-headed and
obedient and so also makes an
amenable companion. However,
this tenacious hunter needs
considerable mental and
Deep chest
physical activity every day.

Short coat
Red-yellow

White markings
on feet

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