Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is usually between 12 and 14 years. Regular activity, an appropriate diet, maintaining a healthy weight and preventive veterinary care help preserve its quality of life.
Build
A robust breed?
Rustic and hardy hunting dog, it tolerates prolonged exertion well and shows satisfactory overall robustness. Its body condition, skin, ears and joints must nevertheless be monitored throughout its active life.
Watch points
What to watch for
Preventive monitoring must focus as a priority on the skin condition, the drooping ears and the locomotor system of a large sporting dog. Any skin lesion, unusual depigmentation, itching, lameness or discomfort after exertion justifies a veterinary opinion.
Demodectic mange : Skin condition linked to the proliferation of Demodex mites, which can cause hair loss, redness and lesions requiring a veterinary diagnosis.
Vitiligo : Pigmentation disorder causing depigmented areas of the skin or coat, generally painless but to be evaluated by a veterinarian.
Ear conditions : Long, drooping ears retain more moisture and debris, which justifies an inspection after each outing.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
The Braque de Burgos tolerates the cold fairly well thanks to its hardiness, but its short coat offers limited protection during prolonged exposure. It copes less well with high heat: activities should then be scheduled during cool hours, with shade, breaks and water available at will.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its tendency to gain weight is rather low when it remains active. The ration must nevertheless match its weight, its age and its level of exercise, particularly outside the hunting season or when activity decreases. The ribs must remain palpable without being prominent.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Brush the coat once a week and monitor any skin abnormality.
- Inspect and dry the ears after each outing.
- Adapt exertion to the heat and provide water during long activities.
- Keep vaccinations, antiparasitics and veterinary check-ups up to date.
Vaccination
Burgos Pointer vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Burgos Pointer? Like all cats, the Burgos Pointer receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: Typhus (panleukopenia) and Coryza. The kitten primary vaccination for Burgos Pointer is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year, even if it lives in an apartment. Depending on its lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat household, shows, travel), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Feline leukemia (FeLV), Rabies and Chlamydiosis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Typhus (panleukopenia)Core Feline panleukopenia (cat parvovirus) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
CoryzaCore Feline herpesvirus and calicivirus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
Feline leukemia (FeLV)Lifestyle-based Feline leukemia virus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Outdoor cats, cats living in a group or in a cattery |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, cat shows and most boarding kennels |
ChlamydiosisLifestyle-based Chlamydia felis (contagious conjunctivitis) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Cats living in groups, catteries, show cats |
Adult Burgos Pointer vaccine boosters are annual for cat flu and leukemia if it goes outdoors; for panleukopenia, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your cat’s lifestyle.
Which boosters for your Burgos Pointer?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Burgos Pointer
A regular veterinary examination helps monitor the skin, ears, weight, joints and physical condition. Before sustained hunting activity, a locomotor and cardiovascular check-up is relevant. The choice of a breeder attentive to the health and temperament of the breeding dogs remains essential.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
