Braque D'Auvergne
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The Braque d'Auvergne is a breed of dog originating in the mountain area of
Cantal Cantal (; or ) is a rural Departments of France, department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regions of France, region of France, with its Prefectures in France, prefecture in Aurillac. Its other principal towns are Saint-Flour, Cantal, Saint-Flou ...
, in the historic Auvergne province in the mid-south of
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. 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 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.


Temperament

Intelligent and good natured, it is used as a hunting dog as well as a family pet.


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 1955. It was recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) with effect from 1 April 2016.


See also

* Dogs portal * List of dog breeds


References


External links


Réunion des Amateurs de Braque d'Auvergne - in frenchBraque d'Auvergne gallery
{{French dogs FCI breeds Dog breeds originating in France Gundogs Pointers Rare dog breeds