The Braque Francais Pyrenean is a pointing dog and assigned to the sporting group. In English, their name is the "French Pointing Dog Pyrenean Type", [1] and they may also be referred to with names such as the "Braque Francais de Petite Taille" or the "Braque Francais Pyrenees". [2] They share some characteristics with other dog breeds and have several unique ones as well. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Braque Francais Pyrenean.

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Body Structure

  1. Braques Francais Pyrenean typically are somewhere between 18.5–23 inches (47–58 cm) tall, and they usually weigh anywhere from 40–55 pounds (18–25 kg). [3]
  2. Braques Francais Pyrenean should have a sizable head, though it should not be excessively heavy. [4]
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  3. Braques Francais Pyrenean should have ears that are medium in length, and they should be set above the point of the dog's eye line. The ear bases should not be excessively broad, and they should only be just folded with tips that are rounded. You should also notice that the ears end 1 inch (2.5 cm) prior to the leather of the dog's nose. [5]
  4. Braques Francais Pyrenean should have eyes that are set deep and opened well. They should either be dark yellow- or chestnut brown-colored. [6]
  5. Braques Francais Pyrenean may have a natural tail, natural bob tail, or the tail may be docked. Either way, the dog's tail should be set at a point that is off the croup's natural line. [7]
  6. Overall, Braques Francais Pyrenean should look noble, with proportions that appear medium. Though there should be enough muscle, the dog should not appear heavy. [8]
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Coat

  1. Braques Francais Pyrenean should be chestnut brown in color. They may be either completely chestnut brown, or you may notice white as well, and there may sometimes be markings that are tan in color, ticking, or roaning. [9]
  2. Braques Francais Pyrenean should have a coat that has a fine texture. [10]
  3. Braques Francais Pyrenean should have a coat that is short in length. [11]
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Temperament

  1. Braques Francais Pyrenean are even-tempered, docile dogs overall, to the point that some may feel they are lazy at first. [12]
  2. Despite possibly seeming lazy at first, Braques Francais Pyrenean usually need regular, daily exercise, through things like games of fetch or walks. [13]
  3. Braques Francais Pyrenean are sociable dogs who typically do well with children and adults, including strangers, and even other dogs and cats. [14]
  4. Braques Francais Pyrenean are devoted dogs who enjoy being around their family. [15]
  5. Braques Francais Pyrenean are known to be sensitive, so keep this in mind when they are being trained. [16]
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