The Ariège Pointer is a French
breed
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of
hunting dog
A hunting dog is a canine that hunts with or for hunters. There are several different types of hunting dog developed for various tasks and purposes. The major categories of hunting dog include hounds, terriers, dachshunds, cur type dogs, and g ...
of
pointer type
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. It originates in the
Ariège département
In the administrative divisions of France, the department (french: département, ) is one of the three levels of government under the national level ("territorial collectivity, territorial collectivities"), between the regions of France, admin ...
of
Occitanie Occitanie may refer to:
*Occitania, a region in southern France called ''Occitanie'' in French
*Occitania (administrative region)
Occitania ( ; french: Occitanie ; oc, Occitània ; ca, Occitània ) is the southernmost administrative region of ...
, in south-western France. The breed name may be rendered in English as Ariège Pointing Dog or Braque de l'Ariège.
History and use
The
dog type
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used by hunters in the
Ariège département
In the administrative divisions of France, the department (french: département, ) is one of the three levels of government under the national level ("territorial collectivity, territorial collectivities"), between the regions of France, admin ...
of Occitanie was said to be descended from dogs that were crosses of the
Perdiguero de Burgos and the
Bracco Italiano
The Bracco Italiano is an Italian breed of pointing dog.
History
The first dog registered by the Kennel Club Italiano, founded in 1882, was a Bracco Italiano. Early in 1949 a breed standard was approved by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofili ...
.
In 1990 a team of breeders decided to devote themselves to the Braque de l'Ariège's survival. In particular we have Mr. Alain Deteix to thank for the survival of the breed. He headed that team of breeders and wholeheartedly devoted himself to the revival of part of France's National heritage.
It is well suited to hunting wild hare and partridge.
Appearance
The Braque de l'Ariège is a normally proportioned dog with drop ears. The tail is traditionally
docked. The
coat is short and primarily white, speckled with larger patches of colours described as orange, liver, or chestnut on the head and ears. Size is about in height at the
withers
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. Dogs of the breed should appear powerful but without excessive heaviness, robust and of strong.
It is quick and energetic. It is also very independent so needs regular training and activity.
See also
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Dogs portal
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List of dog breeds
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References
External links
Club du Braque de l'ariège - in french
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FCI breeds
Dog breeds originating in France
Rare dog breeds
Gundogs
Pointers