Portuguese Pointer Puppies For Sale

Portuguese Pointers are extremely loving and loyal hunting dogs. They are excellent retrievers who need lots of love and attention because they have lots of love to give. Portuguese Pointers make excellent dogs for families who will meet their high exercise needs. Full-grown, they typically weigh 35-59 pounds and stand 20-22 inches tall.

Portuguese Pointers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Rural families who have lots of time to hang out with their dog make a great fit. The Portuguese Pointer loves children to pieces and will also protect them. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Did someone just say walk? That’s what your Portuguese Pointer is going to be thinking 24/7. These dogs are full of energy and need about an hour of intense exercise every day. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The coat of a Portuguese Pointer is short and sleek. Their body fur feels a little coarse, but the hair around their ears is soft and velvety. A Portuguese Pointers coat requires at least a weekly brushing and a trim about every 6-8 weeks. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Portuguese Pointers are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. Portuguese Pointers have way too much energy for apartment life. They are little dynamos who need a safe place to play outside, preferably in a rural area. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.