How long does a Portuguese Pointer live?

The listed lifespan for a Portuguese Pointer is 14 years.

How tall is a Portuguese Pointer?

The listed height for a Portuguese Pointer is 20.5–22 in.

Is a Portuguese Pointer good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Portuguese Pointer is 5 out of 5.

When is a Portuguese Pointer full grown?

The growth size band for a Portuguese Pointer is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Portuguese Pointer

Portuguese Pointer is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 35–59 lb, height is 20.5–22 in, and the listed lifespan is 14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Energetic, Affectionate, Smart.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Portuguese Pointer dog — Photo: Pets Adviser from Brooklyn, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan14 years

Weight35–59 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

20.5–22 in

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about 1.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 47 lb is about 12.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Portugal. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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