Braque d'Auvergne

A male Braque d'Auvergne

Other names

Auvergne Pointer
Bleu d'Auvergne

Origin

France

Traits
Height	Male	55–65 cm (22–26 in)
	Female	51–61 cm (20–24 in)
Coat	Short
Colour	Black with white markings

Classification / standards
FCI	Group 7, Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs: Pointer type #180	standard
UKC	Gun Dog	standard

Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

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 Braque d'Auvergne has been recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) with effect from 1 April 2016.^[2] The breed will be classified in the Gundog Group (HPR) on the Imported Breed Register.

The Braque d'Auvergne is an ancient French HPR gundog breed and has had an FCI breed standard since 2004. A Kennel Club (UK) breed standard is being developed and when this is published, the breed will be able to be entered at Kennel Club (UK) licensed shows.

References

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

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Extinct	Alpine Spaniel Braque du Puy English Water Spaniel Norfolk Spaniel Old Spanish Pointer Tweed Water Spaniel

Dogs originating in France

Hounds	Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie Ariegeois Artois Hound Basset Artésien Normand Basset Bleu de Gascogne Basset Fauve de Bretagne Beagle-Harrier Billy Briquet Griffon Vendéen Chien Français Blanc et Noir Chien Français Blanc et Orange Chien Français Tricolore French Saint Hubert Hound (Bruno Saint Hubert Francais) Gascon Saintongeois Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Grand Bleu de Gascogne Grand Griffon Vendéen Griffon Bleu de Gascogne Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Griffon Nivernais Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Petit Bleu de Gascogne Poitevin Porcelaine Provence Hound (Briquet de Provence)

Gun dogs	Ariege Pointer Barbet Blue Picardy Spaniel Braque d'Auvergne Braque du Bourbonnais Braque Francais Braque Saint-Germain Brittany French Spaniel Picardy Spaniel Pont-Audemer Spaniel Saint-Usuge Spaniel

Pastoral dogs	Beauceron Berger Picard Briard Great Pyrenees Pyrenean Shepherd

Other	Cursinu Dogue de Bordeaux Papillon Poodle

Extinct	Braque du Puy Chien-gris Talbot

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