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- Life span:12–15 years
Braque Francais Pyrenean
Also called Braque Francais de Petite Taille, French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean Type, Petit Braque Francais, Pyrenean French Pointer and Small French Pointer
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The Braque Francais Pyrenean is a medium-sized, versatile breed that is known for its intelligence, trainability, and love of the outdoors. This breed is native to the Pyrenees Mountains in France, where it was originally used for hunting and pointing game.
- Weight
- 35–55 lb (16–25 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 20–23 in (50–58 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Pyrenees, France
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great 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
Affectionate
Calm indoors
Energetic afield
Gentle
Intelligent
Loyal
Coat colours
Solid chestnut brown and white and chestnut brown (roan/mottled)
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–55 lb (16–25 kg) | 35–55 lb (16–25 kg) |
| Height | 20–23 in (50–58 cm) | 20–22 in (50–56 cm) |
Recognized by
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Canadian Kennel Club - Braque Francais (Pyrenees) Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Braque Français Pyrenean Dimensions & Drawings (opens in a new tab)
- Braque Français - Complete Breed Guide (opens in a new tab)
- Braque Francais Dog Breed Information and Pictures - PetGuide (opens in a new tab)
- Braque Français Pyrenean Dog Breed Information - Type Pyrenean (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).