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French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type
Francia FCI 134 . Braque Type

French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type

The French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type he is sensitive and loving, he likes children and feels comfortable both in the city and in the country.

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History

The origins of the French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type are the same as the French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type. They are the best representatives of the old lines of Brachets and “Braques” southerners.

Already in the fifteenth century, the “Braque Francais” can be found on canvases depicting venus scenes. It is scattered throughout French territory during the French Revolution, and the regionalization of breeding allows the appearance of breeds such as the Ariège Pointer or the Auvergne Pointer.

A breed that was abandoned in favor of British dogs, the breeding of Braque Francais was revived between the two wars, when the two guys became different. Developed in the Pyrenees, the race descends from the old Spanish Braque and of the now extinct Southern Hound.

A more elegant version than the French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type, the French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type has legs about 12,5 cm shorter than Gascony.

Photo: Un braque francais, type pyrénées by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics

The French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type presents the same proportions and gender characteristics of the type French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type, only that its dimensions are smaller and its body structure is lighter. The differences are as follows:

  • It is a rustic dog, not heavy, but muscular enough. His skin is more stretched than that of the "Gascony" type.
  • The lips are less droopy than those of the "Gascony" type or less convex..
  • The forelimbs are lighter than those of the “French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type”
  • Finer and shorter hair than the Gascony type.
  • Character and skills

    Sensitive and affectionate, He is affectionate with children and feels comfortable both in the city and in the country.

    Your education should be smooth and early, because the French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type he is a very sensitive dog, even shy. Therefore, must get used to city noises very quickly.

    Has a natural gift for hunting and very good stamina.

    Easily cohabits with peers and can stay alone for a day. Fits well with apartment living, as long as you get used to it from a young age. However, you need to exercise very regularly.

    Some say he was born trained.

    Low maintenance required.

    Characteristics "French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type "

    Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type " 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.

    Adaptation ⓘ

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    friendly dog ​​ⓘ

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    hair loss ⓘ

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    Affection level ⓘ

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    Need for exercise ⓘ

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    Social need ⓘ

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    Home ⓘ

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    Toilet ⓘ

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    Friendly with strangers ⓘ

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    barking ⓘ

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    Health ⓘ

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    Territorial ⓘ

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    Cat friendly ⓘ

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    Intelligence ⓘ

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    Versatility ⓘ

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    Child friendly ⓘ

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    Surveillance ⓘ

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    joy ⓘ

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    Videos "French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type "

    Braque Francais Type Pyrenees NAIBE MIRA MAYA
    Vidéo Braques Francais Du Milobre de Bouisse

    Type and recognitions:

    • FCI CLASSIFICATION: 134
    • Group 7: Pointing Dogs
    • Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.1 Braque Type. With proof of work..

    Federations:

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


    FCI breed standard "French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type "

    FCIFCI - French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type
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