Braque d’Auvergne

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Hair type	Short
Origin	France
Template	Big
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 17 kg to 25 kg	From 53 cm to 59 cm
Male	From 26 kg to 30 kg	From 57 cm to 63 cm

History of the breed

As its name suggests, the Braque d’Auvergne comes from the region of the Cantal volcanic massif . It is, in fact, in Auvergne that the breed as we know it today was developed and stabilized. Found for more than 200 years in this corner of France, the Braque d’Auvergne is the fruit of important selections through which hunting qualities have been particularly highlighted. The Braque d’Auvergne breed was definitively recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) on June 30, 1955.

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Physical features

His hair: short and shiny
Its color: black to white speckled or graying.
His head: long and proportionate to the size. The brow bone is well pronounced and the stop moderately marked.
His ears: supple, slightly silky in texture, at the slightly rounded end and set behind.
His eyes: fairly large, oval in shape, dark hazelnut color, displaying an expressive and friendly look.
His body: harmoniously built. The neck is rather long as long as the head. The top line is straight, the withers marked, the back narrow. The chest is long and well let down.
Its tail: rather high set, carried horizontally, relatively thick, reaching the point of the hock without going beyond.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

If most hunting dogs are known to be less affectionate and docile than others, the Braque d’Auvergne is clearly one of the exceptions. This dog is distinguished, in fact, by his tenderness , his great attachment to his masters and his family, as well as his obedience . He gets along rather well with children , his congeners and other animals in general. The Braque d’Auvergne also and above all emphasizes its qualities as a pointing dog . When hunting, it flaunts its highly developed sense of smell and its remarkable endurance, since it is able to cover very great distances.

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Education

As with any hunting dog, it is necessary to learn the recall as early as possible in Braque d’Auvergne. It is not more difficult to train than other dogs in its class . A good balance between firmness and softness is enough to make it a pleasant living and hunting companion. This dog is full of natural qualities just waiting to be developed through intelligent training.

Living conditions

Le Braque d’Auvergne is made to live in a house with a large fenced garden , ideally in a rural setting. It can adapt to an urban lifestyle if it is walked enough on a daily basis.

Health

The Braque d’Auvergne is robust and rather resistant. It does not pose major health problems , apart from predispositions to certain diseases mainly of a dermatological nature, in particular demodectic mange (infestation of the hair follicles by a microscopic mite called Demodex canis). He, like many dogs of his size, can also be prone to stomach twists . Before and after each meal, he must observe a period of rest

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Braque d’Auvergne is a dog that requires very little maintenance . This mainly involves brushing him regularly and inspecting and cleaning his ears.

It is recommended to brush the dog weekly to maintain the health and beauty of his coat. His ears should be kept clean to avoid possible inflammation or infection.

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Physical activity

The Braque d’Auvergne needs to stay active for his physical and mental balance. He therefore needs long and frequent walks, ideally in the forest or in the countryside, to satisfy him in this regard.

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