Ca Mè Mallorquí
Also called Ca Mè
From Spain, island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands; historically also found on Menorca.1
At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, smooth coat
A lean, athletic pointing dog with a close, short and sleek coat that shows off its build.1
Personality what they are like
A working gundog bred to find and point game for the hunter; sources focus on its field work rather than describing temperament in detail.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Bred as a pointing dog for hunters, so it suits owners who can give it regular outdoor work, long walks or field activities.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The short, smooth coat is low maintenance; an occasional brush is enough.1
The story where it all began
Mallorcan hunters relied on this pointer from the 1700s into the early 1900s. Imported pointing breeds later pushed it close to disappearing, until a breed club formed in 1995 and a stud-book followed in 2002.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
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By the end of the twentieth century the breed had almost vanished, and in 2019 its numbers were estimated at only several hundred dogs.1
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Its dedicated breed club was founded in 1995 to bring the dog back from the brink.1
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It is one of several traditional Spanish pointing breeds, and it was also once kept on neighbouring Menorca.1
Recognised by the official bits
- Govern de les Illes Balears
- Recognised by the Balearic regional government in 2002, when a stud-book was opened.1
- Spanish national government (BOE)
- Added to the official Spanish list of dog breeds in 2004.1
- FCI / RSCE
- Not recognised by the FCI or the Real Sociedad Canina de España.1
How many several hundred (estimate)1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Ca Mè Mallorquí. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.