How to Identify a Braque d'Auvergne

The Braque d'Auvergne is an ancient dog breed, is sometimes referred to as the "Auvergne Pointer", and originated in France. [1] Even though they share a few characteristics with other dog breeds, they also have multiple unique ones. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Braque d'Auvergne.

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Body Structure

  1. Preferably, male Braques d'Auvergne should be anywhere from 23 to 25 inches (58 to 64 cm) tall, while females should be somewhere between 21 to 23 inches (53 to 58 cm) tall. Both male and female Braques d'Auvergne should ideally weigh anywhere from 48 to 62 pounds (22 to 28 kg). [2]
  2. Braques d'Auvergne should have a long head that is proportionate to their size. Typically, female dogs have a relatively lighter head compared to male Braques d'Auvergne. [3]
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  3. Braques d'Auvergne should have low-set ears that are also well back on their skull, with tips that are rounded. You should also notice a little inward fold on the dog's ears and that the leather reaches to, yet not past, their nose. [4]
  4. Braques d'Auvergne should have relatively large, quite deep-set, oval-shaped eyes, which are dark hazel-colored. [5]
  5. Braques d'Auvergne should have a quite high-set tail with a base that is strong. The dog should carry their tail in a horizontal manner. The dog's tail may also be docked, and if this is the case, their tail should be anywhere from 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) long. Otherwise, if the tail is left natural, it should reach to, but not past, the dog's hock joint. [6]
  6. Braques d'Auvergne should have a robust, sturdy appearance, with a long-strided yet not exaggerated trot. [7]
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Coat

  1. Braques d'Auvergne should be black with markings that are white in color and roaned or ticked. Ideally, the dog's head should be black-colored with a blaze that is white in color, though you may notice that the dog's head is white and has roaning or ticking. [8]
  2. Braques d'Auvergne should have a coat that is short in length. [9]
  3. Overall, Braques d'Auvergne should have a shiny coat that isn't excessively fine, with quite loose, fine skin that isn't exaggerated. [10]
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Temperament

  1. Braques d'Auvergne are gentle dogs who tend to do well with children. [11]
  2. Braque's d'Auvergne were not originally bred to work by themselves, and therefore, they are known to be eager to please and intelligent. [12]
  3. Braques d'Auvergne have a high prey drive, and as a result, they often do not do well if they are living with small animals, even cats. [13]
  4. Braques d'Auvergne are known to do well with other dogs and are even known to do best if they are living with at least another dog. [14]
  5. Braques d'Auvergne are known to be quite affectionate overall. [15]
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      References

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