Human orientation
High score: friendly and loyal. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Portuguese dog
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History of the breed Portuguese lapdog
Origin: Portugal
It comes from Portugal and is descended from an ancient Iberian breed. The presence of the breed in the country dates back to at least the 12th century. In the 14th century, it was called "pojengo de mostra", it was already standing on game. She was kept in noble and royal kennels and used in falconry. In the 16th century, the breed became known as perdigueiro (from perdiz, partridge), it was also used by ordinary hunters. The modern type was defined at the beginning of the 20th century. In the FCI classification, it belongs to group 7.
Portuguese Shorthaired Pointer (perdeiro portuguese) is a medium (52-56 cm) shorthaired dog with short, stiff yellow hair. Very friendly, loyal and hardy; calm in the family, interesting and persistent on the hunt. Requires a large load.
Sizeaverage
OriginPortugal
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters and active owners with a large plot. Not suitable for an apartment.
Walks
High: long walks, running and field work.
Training
Contact, willing to work with people. A strong sense of smell and instinct requires patience and reliable recall.
Care
Short dense wool is enough to be combed once a week. Ears are examined, nails are trimmed, teeth are cleaned.
Children
Friendly and gentle. Contacts under supervision.
Other animals
Calm and sociable, can be a bit reserved towards other dogs. Small animals are prey.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: Contact, but the sense of smell is distracting.
Zooaggression
Average score: calm, small animals - prey.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
High score: short coat.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: Little is known about hereditary diseases of the Portuguese Lying Dog breed. The breeder is asked for documents with the results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: for the "Portuguese Lying Dog" breed, the load is selected according to age and condition. Limping, pain or reluctance to move is a reason to consult a veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
During preventive visits, the veterinarian checks the eyes and the heart. How often to do special examinations is suggested by the breed club and the doctor. It is useful to keep the results in the veterinary passport.
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