Dogs

Number by catalogue:  Michel: 448   Yvert: 343   Scott: 296  

Perforation type: 13 ¾x13 ½

Subject:

55 dinars. Spanish Pointer* (Perdiguero de Burgos), duck-mandarine and windmill on background

Additional:

*Spanish Pointer ( Perdiguero de Burgos, Perdiguero Burgales, Burgos Pointing Dog) is a large hunting dog. Their flat large skull leads into a long rectangular muzzle which ends with a wide brown nose. On their muzzle, the upper lip hangs down far past the bottom lip. Set back in their skull are small light brown colored eyes. Sitting on top of their head and lying close to their skulls are two very big, floppy ears. A thick neck with dewlaps leads to their broad shoulders. From their shoulders, they have a deep chest and sunken in stomach. Skinny, yet muscular, legs lead to their semi-small pointed feet. A sleek and smooth coat covers their entire body and comes in many color combinations including reds, browns, grays, or blues.

The Spanish Pointer is a sweet and loving hunting dog. Great with their family, this breed loves people. It does really well with children of all ages and with other dogs. However, like most hunting dogs, the Spanish Pointer should not be with small animals because of its strong hunting instincts. Also, like most hunting dogs, they are intelligent and easy to train. Luckily, they are very obedient and not overly independent. These dogs are usually well behaved unless they are restricted from plenty of exercise because they may become destructive.