Old Danish Pointer

FCI 281 . Braque Type

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Old Danish Pointer" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

The Old Danish Pointer, is a medium sized breed of dog with brown markings, from Denmark.

Its Danish name is Gammel Dansk Hønsehund, It literally means bird hunting dog. It is in the Group 7, section 1.1 of the FCI.

Trace the origin of the race can be followed until the year 1710, When a man named Morten Bak, Glenstrup neighbor (adjacent to Randers and Hobro Denmark city), He crossed for eight generations strays dogs from local farmers, until he obtained a pure breed of black and white spotted dogs that he called "Bakhounds”. The result was a popular hunting dog.

Race scholars agree that it is likely that these strays to the Lord Morten Bak, used in their breeding program, they were of Spanish origin, and is therefore considered as one of the direct ancestors of the race Old Danish Pointer.

The popularity of this breed faded unfortunately during the 19th century, the race disappeared almost altogether, only a dedicated breeder continued breeding with the integrated genetic information. After World War II there was only 10 dogs and intensive breeding work was started to prevent the extinction of the breed.

The race again won great popularity, above all thanks to Poul Thomsen (presenter of a recognized programs on animals in the Danish television).

Currently there is a considerable decline in Danish sample dogs, crossing often with the Braque Francais, quite similar.

Its Constitution is strong, one of its clearest characteristics is the great difference between male and female. While the male is powerful and from, the female is lighter, spirit and capricious.
Height: Male 54-60 cm. (21-23.5 in), is preferred over 56 cm. . females 50-56 cm. (19.5-22 in), is preferred over 52 cm. .

Weight: Male: 30-35 kg . Female: 26-31 kg .

It gives the impression of being a silent dog and stable but showing determination and courage. It is a brave and determined dog. During the hunt act calmly, patience and slowness, always maintaining contact with the Hunter and doing its job of dog shows, discreetly, without disturbing the prey.

The Old Danish Pointer usually fits perfectly, both hunt small prey and large. His affable character allows him to hunt both in packs and alone with his master..

Home pet is a very familiar and quiet dog, provided you get sufficient exercise and have large enough space to run freely. However He Old Danish Pointer not an apartment dog. An active dog, is intended for people available enough to give you long daily walks and keep you from feeling lonely.

Given their hunting instinct, We need to socialize so small that it gets used to share a roof with small animals (cats, rabbits, etc.).

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• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 281
• Group 7: Pointing Dogs.
• Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Type Arm.. With proof of work..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1: Braque Type ⓘ

FCI - Old Danish Pointer

1. Gammel Dansk Hønsehund, Old Danish Bird Dog, Old Danish Pointing Dog (English).
2. Pointer danois, Ancien chien d’arrêt danois (French).
3. Gammel Dansk Honsehund, Altdänischer Hühnerhund (German).
4. (em dinamarquês: Gammel dansk hønsehund) (Portuguese).
5. Perro antiguo de muestra danés (español).