Pachón Navarro

The Pachón Navarro is a Spanish pointing dog from Navarra, a sturdy Iberian gundog with a strong nose and, in some lines, a visibly split or double-looking nose. That feature draws attention, but the breed's core identity is field work: finding game, pointing it, and cooperating with the hunter across dry, varied terrain. Coat colors can include white with brown, orange, or other markings depending on line and registry. The breed declined sharply before preservation efforts rebuilt interest in working and cultural circles.

Hunters and breeders value the Pachón Navarro for methodical search, close cooperation, and the ability to settle when its work is done. The short coat is easy to maintain, but field dogs need foot care, ear checks, conditioning, and protection from heat or rough cover. Breeding should not chase the split nose as a novelty at the expense of health, scenting ability, and stable structure. Buyers outside Spain may find limited availability, so records, working proof, and genetic-diversity discussions matter.