Braque d'Auvergne

Braque d'Auvergne
Braque d'Auvergne
	A male Braque d'Auvergne
Other names	Auvergne Pointer; Bleu d'Auvergne
Origin	France
Height
Traits
Height	Males
	Females
Coat	Short
Colour	Black with white markings
Société Centrale Canine
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

The Auvergne is lively, sensitive, obedient, and affectionate. Intelligent and good natured, it makes a fine family dog and an excellent hunting partner. It gets along well with other dogs. The Braque d'Auvergne is a natural hunter who tends to work closely with its partner, checking in frequently. This trait, combined with its gentle nature and desire to please, make it a highly trainable pointer.

Exercise

This hunting dog does best with regular outings during which it can exercise its body, nose and its mind.

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 2004.^[2] It was recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) with effect from 1 April 2016.^[3] The breed will be classified in the Gundog Group (HPR) on the Imported Breed Register.

References

^ Clark, Anne Rogers; Andrew H. Brace (1995). The International Encyclopedia of Dogs. Howell Book House. pp. 146–147. ISBN 0-87605-624-9.
^ FCI breed standard
^ "New Breed - Braque d'Auvergne • The Kennel Club". www.thekennelclub.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-26.^{[permanent dead link]}

External links

[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] FCI breed standard

[3] "New Breed - Braque d'Auvergne • The Kennel Club". www.thekennelclub.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-26.^{[permanent dead link]}

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