Braque d'Auvergne

Braque d'Auvergne
A male Braque d'Auvergne
Other namesAuvergne Pointer
Bleu d'Auvergne
OriginFrance
Traits
Height Males 55–65 cm (22–26 in)
Females 51–61 cm (20–24 in)
Coat Short
Colour Black with white markings
Kennel club standards
Société Centrale Canine standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Braque d'Auvergne is a breed of dog originating in the mountain area of Cantal, in the historic Auvergne province in the mid-south of France. It is a pointer and versatile gundog. The breed descends from ancient regional types of hunting dogs.

Appearance

The Braque d'Auvergne is a strong, substantial dog, between 53–63 centimetres (21–25 in) at the withers. It has a large head, long ears, and pendulous lips. The tail was traditionally docked to half its length. The short, glossy coat is white with mottling of black that gives a blue impression, and large black spots. The head and ears are always black.[1]

Temperament

Intelligent and good natured, it makes a fine family dog and an excellent hunting partner.[2]

History

The Auvergne pointer has been present in the Cantal region for more than two centuries and was recognized as a French gundog breed with an FCI breed standard in 1955.[3] It was recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) with effect from 1 April 2016.[4] The breed will be classified in the Gundog Group (HPR) on the Imported Breed Register.

See also

References

  1. ^ Clark, Anne Rogers; Andrew H. Brace (1995). The International Encyclopedia of Dogs. Howell Book House. pp. 146–147. ISBN 0-87605-624-9.
  2. ^ Alderton, David; Morgan, Tracy (2002-06-01). Dogs: Smithsonian Handbooks (Revised ed.). Dk Pub. p. 35. ISBN 978-0-7894-8981-4.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ FCI breed standard
  4. ^ "New Breed - Braque d'Auvergne • The Kennel Club". www.thekennelclub.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
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