Libro Razas Españolas

Burgos Pointing Dog F.C.I. Standard Nº 90 / 09. 11. 1998 / GB Origin: Spain Date of Publication of the original valid standard: 26.05.1982 Utilization: Pointing dog for fur and feather; much appreciated by the hunters who want a robust dog, resistant on any terrain and for any type of hunting, obedient, strong and above all endowed with a keen sense of smell. His excellent skill and style of hunting results from his calm and firmness in tracking as well as from his impeccable pointing and retrieving. Although usually used on small game, he is not averse to the hunting of big game, a task where he shows great courage. Classification F.C.I.: Group 7 Pointing Dogs. Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs, type “Braque”. With working trial. I. General Appearance Hunting dog of good size, well balanced and of medium proportions. With a well developed head and pendulous ears, a compact body and solid legs; short coat. Of medium frame the length of the body should possibly be the same as the height at the withers. In stance and in movement balance in proportions and functional harmony are desired. II. Behaviour / Temperament Robust, balanced, calm and sedate he is an excellent pointing dog, specializing in hunting feathered and small game. With his soft, very noble expression, it is a breed with an excellent temperament, docility and intelligence. III. Head General Appearance: Large and powerful with a well developed skull, a strong foreface and muzzle, and hanging corkscrew ears. The cranial-facial ensemble seen from above must be moderately rectangular with progressive diminution towards the nose, without however giving an appearance of a pointed muzzle. The relation between the length of the skull and that of the muzzle is of 6 to 5. The cranial-facial axes are divergent. CRANIAL REGION: Skull: occipital crest. Superciliary arches pronounced. Stop: Gentle slope, only slightly marked. FACIAL REGION: Nose: Dark brown, wet, large and wide with open nostrils. Muzzle: Straight in profile or very slightly convex towards the nose. Broad in its entire length, must not give the impression of being pointed. Broad nasal bridge. Lips: Hanging without being limp. Upper lip should well cover the lower lip. The lower lip forms a well defined labial corner (commissure). The mucous membranes must be dark brown. Jaws/Teeth: Teeth solid, white and sound. Scissor bite. All premolars must be present. Eyes: Medium size, almond shaped; colour preferably dark hazel with a noble and soft expression sometimes giving the impression of sadness. Eyelids medium thick, brown pigmented the same as the mucous membranes. The lower lid should be as close as possible to the eyeball. Las razas caninas españolas - Spanish canine breeds 273