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- Life span:12–15 years
Braque du Bourbonnais
Also called Bourbonnais Pointer and Bourbonnais Pointing Dog
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The Braque du Bourbonnais is a medium-sized breed of hunting dog from the Bourbonnais region of France. These dogs are medium in size, with a short and wiry coat of fur. They have a friendly and energetic demeanor, with an instinct for hunting. They are highly intelligent and trainable, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are loyal and devoted to their family, but can be stubborn and independent at times.
- Weight
- 35–55 lb (16–25 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 19–22 in (48–57 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- Bourbonnais, France
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Adaptable
Affectionate
Cautious
Gentle
Intelligent
Passionate hunter
Coat colours
White with brown (liver) ticking and white with fawn ticking
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40–55 lb (18–25 kg) | 35–49 lb (16–22 kg) |
| Height | 20–22 in (51–57 cm) | 19–22 in (48–55 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Braque du Bourbonnais
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Sources
- FCI-Standard N179 Bourbonnais pointer /GB (opens in a new tab)
- Braque du Bourbonnais UKC-Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Braque du Bourbonnais - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Braque du Bourbonnais: history, character and care – Curafyt (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).