Saint Germain Pointer

FCI 115 . Braque Type

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A versatile hunting dog that has been used not only for aiming, but also to throw and recover, the Saint Germain Pointer can work with a variety of hunting, including rabbits and pheasants. Unlike most hunting dogs, traditionally, this breed has been popular at shows and has been bred to have a very uniform and specific appearance.

Originally bred in France mixing English Pointer with the French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type, This breed is believed to have developed in the early 1830 and claims to have a very elegant heritage. King Charles X of France was given two dogs English Pointer who were very talented hunters. The female, call miss, she was raised with a dog Braque Francais local, and the legacy of Saint Germain Pointer started. Initially, the breed was called Compiegne Pointers due to the location of the kennels in which they were raised, but this name was later altered when the kennels were moved to the region of Saint Germain. Many of the dogs produced were shown at dog shows throughout France and, at that time, they were the race of Pointer most shown in its native country.

The race Saint Germain Pointer was initially very popular and in 1913 a club was formed that aimed to increase its prevalence in France, as well as improve the breed. Unfortunately, the size of the breed's population Saint Germain Pointer was greatly reduced in every world war. They have never fully recovered from the drastic decline in population size that occurred in the first half of the 20th century., but they are still a breed that has a loyal follower and are not in danger of extinction today.

In recent years, the English Pointer enter the genetic pool of Saint Germain Pointer to increase their numbers and add some genetic diversity. Even though few, if there is any, of the breed members have been exported internationally, the UKC granted full recognition to the breed in 2006 within your group of hunting dogs.

Photo: Braque_saint-germain at the World Dog Show in Poznań by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The appearance of Saint Germain Pointer is particularly important for breeders, although it is mainly a hunting dog. Historically, have participated in a large number of French dog shows. Breed members must be of medium build, with good muscles and heavy bones. The dog's skull should be round and the same length as its muzzle.

Your pink nose should have wide open nostrils, while your big golden eyes should show a placid and relaxed expression. Their ears are curved at the tip and should not reach beyond eye level. The shoulders of the Saint Germain Pointer they are impressively long and their limbs must be robust and heavy. They have a broad chest and a straight back, although your rump will bow slightly. The dog's sharp tail is carried at a distinctive horizontal angle when in motion.

The short coat of the Saint Germain Pointer should be faded white with orange markings, and the ears are preferred to be orange everywhere. Unlike in the English Pointer, black hair is not tolerated. The males measure between 56 and 62 height cm, while the smaller females reach heights between 53 and 60 cm.. Most members of the breed will weigh between 18 and 27 kg.

While it is true that Saint Germain Pointer has traditionally excelled on the show floor, is primarily a hunting dog and, as such, has the character expected of a working animal. This breed is easy to train and loves to be kept active and given a task to do. They must have a "soft mouth", meaning they do not hurt or harm the prey they retrieve. They also tend to work in packs, which means that they normally get along with other dogs. Although it is undeniable that they have a natural instinct to chase small animals, anecdotally they get along well with the small pets in their house that they have been introduced to since childhood.

The Saint Germain Pointer he is truly a family dog ​​and does best when kept indoors with human company. He is particularly affectionate with those he trusts and will bond closely with each member of his family.. They are not typically a breed that displays any aggression, which means they are adapted to children, although they would not be good guard dogs. While it is true that this breed will be willing to befriend any child it meets, Caution is advised with very young children who may not be able to resist brisk greetings and rowdy play!

More than many other dog breeds, the Saint Germain Pointer can be a real treat to train. He is a willing dog to please his master and has the intelligence to complete most tasks with relative ease.. Trainers will be most successful when they focus on the breed's most natural behaviors, like recovery.

It is often said that the Saint Germain Pointer it is a hardy dog ​​that is much less sensitive than other closely related breeds. Trainers have the option to use firmer methods than might be expected, However, will continue to achieve the best results with the use of positive reinforcement techniques (instead of negatives).

Not far behind when it comes to exercise, the Saint Germain Pointer is a dog that loves to be out of the house. He has great stamina when working and is able to run great distances for long periods of time without appearing to tire.. If kept solely as a pet, owners should be able to provide an hour or two of solid exercise each day and should also keep the dog stimulated with a variety of games and training sessions.

Any attempt to keep this breed in a small apartment or house or to exercise it for less time than recommended, will likely lead to a frustrated dog becoming a difficult pet. Anxiety is likely to develop in these situations, hyperactivity and destructive behaviors.

Unfortunately, there is no specific information on the health of the Saint Germain Pointer, and to date there have been no studies on the breed. A working dog, it is generally accepted as a hardy breed. The prudent owner would be on the lookout for these possible health conditions.:

Hip Dysplasia

Hip scoring should be performed by responsible breeders to ensure that the small population of the Saint Germain Pointer stay healthy. A simple x-ray of the hips will allow a veterinarian to assess the quality of the hip joints and inform the breeder if they are good enough to allow breeding..

Ear infections

When the ear canal becomes clogged with a buildup of smelly debris, an infection is likely present. Ears may also be red, hot and sensitive. Affected dogs tend to shake their heads and rub their faces against the ground. Infections occur mainly due to the proliferation of bacteria and yeast, although they can also be due to a foreign body, such as a grass seed inside the ear canal or ear mites.

The short coat of the Saint Germain Pointer does not need to be brushed more than once or twice a week. Toenails may need to be trimmed every few months, particularly if you don't walk on hard surfaces. The breed's clear claws make claw clipping easy, since the cut is visible, making it more avoidable than in dogs with dark pigmented claws.

The Most Important Grooming Duty An Owner Should Not Neglect, is maintaining good ear hygiene. Ears should be cleaned every one to two weeks with a dog ear cleaner. Owners should also ensure that the ears are dry inside and out after being exposed to water..

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Saint Germain 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.

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• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 115
• 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 ⓘ
• – UKC – Gundog ⓘ

France

25.03.2003

Use:

Pointing Dogs, mainly used for bird hunting, but it can also be used for hunting animals with fur..

General appearance:

Of medium proportions and parallel or very slightly divergent craniofacial lines and a moderately pronounced nasofrontal depression.. The bones are quite solid and the muscles are adapted to work that requires resistance.. Its fur is fawn and white., no presence of black. When is the dog in action, His search is of medium amplitude and his gallop is uniform and elastic..

TEMPERAMENT / BEHAVIOR : Hunter first and foremost, He is very sociable, balanced, affectionate, and he can't stand being treated roughly during his training. In summary, it is easy to train.

Hunt on all types of terrain and with passion, the pheasant, the partridge and the woodcock, who brings his master with gentleness. Since he is very affectionate with humans, appreciate family life.

Hunter first and foremost, He is very sociable, balanced, affectionate, and he can't stand being treated roughly during his training. In summary, it is easy to train.

Hunt on all types of terrain and with passion, the pheasant, the partridge and the woodcock, who brings his master with gentleness. Since he is very affectionate with humans, appreciate family life.

Head:

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• Skull : Slightly arched, ogival at the back. The occiput is protruding. The zygomatic arch is little accentuated.
• Depression links (Stop) : It is not very pronounced.

facial region:

• Snout : The nasal passage is rectilinear or very slightly convex ; is the same length as the skull.
• Truffle : Wide ; the nostrils are wide open and dark pink.
• Lips : Completely covers the lower jaw. They are quite thin and do not have any black spots..
• Jaws / Teeth : The jaws are robust and have the same length. Teeth are strong and well aligned. The joint is in the form of scissors.
• Palate : Do not present any black spots.

Eyes : Wide open ; They are quite large and golden yellow in color.. They are well inserted in the orbits and their gaze is frank and sweet..

Ears : They occur at the level of the eye line and are not too long. The pavilion has a longitudinal fold. They have a round shape at the end and are slightly separated from the head..

Neck:

Muscular, quite long and slightly arched. A very slight double chin is tolerated.

Body:

• Back : Horizontal.
• Pork loin : Pretty short, width, robust.
• Rump : Slightly inclined.
• Breast : Long, height and width. The tip of the sternum is slightly prominent. The ribs are long and flexible.
• Belly : Slightly raised ; progressively joins the chest, without interruption. Since the chest is elongated, the flank is short.

Tail:

It appears low and does not exceed the tip of the hock. It is thick at the base and ends in a point.. When is the dog in action, appears horizontally.

Tips

Good bone structure. During rest, muscles are visible under the skin.

PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

• Shoulder : They're long, oblique, muscular, as those of a galloper should be.
• Arms : They are slightly inclined.
• forearms : Strong, muscular, vertical.
• Metacarpus : Short, very little inclined, viewed profile.
• Previous feet : Long, fingers together, the nails are very clear, and still white ; the bearings are solid.

LATER MEMBERS : Seen from behind, are perpendicular to the ground.

• Thighs : They're long, and muscular.
• Legs : Well muscled.
• Hocks : They are wide and are located in the axis of the body.
• Metatarsals : Short, vertical, skinny.
• Hind feet : Identical to the previous ones.

Movement:

The normal movement is the gallop; this must be elastic, balanced and sustained, medium extension. During all movements, The head should be slightly above the margin of the back., never below. Braque Saint Germain covers the ground well, whatever the movement adopted.

Mantle

SKIN : It is rather fine.

HAIR : Short and not very thin.

COLOR : Matte white with orange spots (leonado); mottled color is accepted, although it is not the most desirable. The ears are fawn in color; a tiny part of white is acceptable, but it is not the most desirable.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

• Males : 56 cm to 62 cm..
• females : 54 cm to 59 cm..

With 2 extra cm for exceptional specimens.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

• Skull : Too wide.
• Eyes : Small, with a lost look, lemon colored.
• Ears : Similar to the folded ears of bloodhound dogs..
• Group : Too steep.
• Pies : Crushed ; presence of spurs.

MISS PLAYOFFS

• Fearful or aggressive dog.
• Lack of type (any specimen whose characteristics separate it from its congeners).
• Presence of black color, above all in :
• The truffle
• The lips
• The palate
• The eyes (the brown color is also a qualifying foul).
• The ones.
• Missing more than one tooth, apart from PM1 ; prognastismo, misaligned teeth.
• Size that deviates from the limits.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. St. Germain Pointing Dog (English).
2. Braque Saint-Germain (French).
3. Braque Charles bzw. Braque Compiegne (German).
4. (em francês: Braque Saint-Germain) (Portuguese).
5. Braco de Saint Germain (español).