Braque Francais
The Braques français (FCI breeds No. 133/134) are hunting dogs, from a very old type of gun dog used for pointing the location of game birds for a hunter. There are two breeds of Braque français, both from the south of France, the Braque français, type Gascogne (French Pointing Dog - Gascogne type, larger size, No. 133) and the Braque français, type Pyrénées (French Pointing Dog - Pyrenean type, smaller size, No. 134.) They are popular hunting dogs in France, but are seldom seen elsewhere.
Appearance
Both breeds of Braque français are medium to large sized dogs with long legs and long drop ears. The tail is traditionally docked but may also be long, or naturally short. The coat is short, and chestnut brown or white speckled with brown in colour, often with one or more large brown spots. The head is usually brown. The Gascogne is about 10 cm (3.9 ins) taller at the withers than the Pyrenean.
History
The original Braque français type of pointing dog has existed since the fifteenth century. Over the centuries the dogs were taken to other countries and were crossed with other breeds. When a search was made at the end of the nineteenth century to find the original dogs, two separate regional varieties were found. They may be descended from the Old Spanish Pointer or Pachon Navarro, and the now extinct Southern Hound.
The first breed club was formed in 1850, and the standards for both breeds were written in 1880. It is recognised in its home country by the French Kennel Club (Société Centrale Canine, S.C.C) and internationally by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The S.C.C. prohibits inbreeding or linebreeding and will not register any dog with common ancestors in the first three generations of its pedigree. Of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world, only the Canadian Kennel Club in Canada and the United Kennel Club in the U.S. recognise them. The Canadian Kennel Club recognises one breed, the Braque Français (Pyrenees) in its Sporting Dogs Group and the United Kennel Club recognises both breeds, in its Gundog Group, with the names Braque Francais De Grande Taille and Braque Francais, De Petite Taille - petite taille (smaller size) means the Pyrenean is smaller than the Gascogne, and does not mean that it is a little dog. The breeds are also recognized by many minor registries, hunting clubs, and internet-based dog registry businesses under various versions of the names, and promoted as rare breeds for those seeking unique pets.
Appearance
Both breeds of Braque français are medium to large sized dogs with long legs and long drop ears. The tail is traditionally docked but may also be long, or naturally short. The coat is short, and chestnut brown or white speckled with brown in colour, often with one or more large brown spots. The head is usually brown. The Gascogne is about 10 cm (3.9 ins) taller at the withers than the Pyrenean.
History
The original Braque français type of pointing dog has existed since the fifteenth century. Over the centuries the dogs were taken to other countries and were crossed with other breeds. When a search was made at the end of the nineteenth century to find the original dogs, two separate regional varieties were found. They may be descended from the Old Spanish Pointer or Pachon Navarro, and the now extinct Southern Hound.
The first breed club was formed in 1850, and the standards for both breeds were written in 1880. It is recognised in its home country by the French Kennel Club (Société Centrale Canine, S.C.C) and internationally by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The S.C.C. prohibits inbreeding or linebreeding and will not register any dog with common ancestors in the first three generations of its pedigree. Of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world, only the Canadian Kennel Club in Canada and the United Kennel Club in the U.S. recognise them. The Canadian Kennel Club recognises one breed, the Braque Français (Pyrenees) in its Sporting Dogs Group and the United Kennel Club recognises both breeds, in its Gundog Group, with the names Braque Francais De Grande Taille and Braque Francais, De Petite Taille - petite taille (smaller size) means the Pyrenean is smaller than the Gascogne, and does not mean that it is a little dog. The breeds are also recognized by many minor registries, hunting clubs, and internet-based dog registry businesses under various versions of the names, and promoted as rare breeds for those seeking unique pets.
Temperament
Brad Boisen describes a proper Braque Francais temperament as “friendly, sociable, gentle and submissive.” To illustrate the point, he informed an anecdote about his first hunting trip with Cinsault (pronounced SIN-so), an imported male Braque which he obtained in 1994. The breed’s sensitivity demands remedy in training. this really is possibly the main big difference in between the Braque Francais and its look-alike counterpart, the German shorthair. The GSP, like most other versatile pointing breeds, has considerable resilience to stern correction. They bounce back again quickly from episodes wherein the employer lost his cool. however the Braque requires a a good deal more gentle approach. Care The Braque Francais requires very small maintenance. this really is definitely an simple puppy to remedy for. The brief hair would require to acquire brushed occasionally to preserve its wonderful condition. Bathing the puppy every three to 4 several weeks would make certain that doggie smell will not permeate the home. Groom the puppy after it persists to be on a hunting trip. This way burrs for the dog's coat and thorns for the feet if any will be removed. This puppy is definitely an common shedder. Brush the dog's coat a good deal more frequently all through shedding period of time to get rid of lifeless hair and also to accelerate the shedding process. Grooming The Braque Francais does not require a good deal attention on its coat. An occasional rub right down is enough to the dog. |
Training
Almost extinct in the start belonging toward 20th century, the Braque Francais was revived by Dr C Castets, first president of Le Club de Braque Francais de France. Today, modest quantities are found as working canines and residence companions. It is intelligent, loyal, and simple to train, but its delicate character needs encouragement.
Almost extinct in the start belonging toward 20th century, the Braque Francais was revived by Dr C Castets, first president of Le Club de Braque Francais de France. Today, modest quantities are found as working canines and residence companions. It is intelligent, loyal, and simple to train, but its delicate character needs encouragement.
Height 23-27 inches (58-69 cm)
Weight 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Weight 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)