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Burgos Pointer
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
White and liver.
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Très élevé
The Perdiguero de Burgos, literally "retriever of Burgos", also called Burgos Pointer or Perdiguero, is a dog breed originating from Spain. It is a large pointing dog, of mediolline type, used as a gun dog for small-haired and feathered game.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for their wellbeing.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Burgos Pointer
Origins & history
A story told
There are two hypotheses to explain the origin of the Perdiguero de Burgos. The first traces the breed to native dogs from Burgos in Northern Spain. The second considers that the breed resulted from crosses between an Iberian hunting dog and the Spanish scent hound. The first description of a pointer resembling the Perdiguero de Burgos is attributed to Alonso Martinez de Espinar, master of the crossbowmen of King Philip IV, in Dialogue on the Art of Hunting and Big Game Hunting in the 17th century.
Character
Daily temperament
The FCI standard of the Perdiguero de Burgos describes it as a rustic, balanced, composed, docile and intelligent dog.
Physical
Breed standard
The Perdiguero de Burgos is a medium to large-sized pointer with a compact trunk and sturdy limbs. Working type is favored over beauty. Thick at the base, the tail is set at medium height. When legislation permits, it is docked between one-third and one-half of its length. The well-developed head is equipped with long, pendulous ears of triangular shape. Medium-sized, almond-shaped, the eyes are hazel in color, preferably dark. The coat is tight, short, smooth and distributed over the entire body down to between the toes. The coat is finer on the head, ears and extremities. The coat colors are white and liver. The distribution of the two colors is highly variable, ranging from large patches of color to ticking. A white spot on the forehead is common while the ears are always solid liver.
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What human age for a burgos pointer ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a burgos pointer ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Burgos Pointer
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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