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Braque d'Auvergne

A male Braque d'Auvergne
Other names	Auvergne Pointer Bleu d'Auvergne
Country of origin	France
Traits
Classification and standards FCI Group 7:Pointers Section 1.1:Continental Pointing Dog #180 standard UKC Gun Dog standard

The Braque d'Auvergne is a breed of dog originating in the mountain area of Cantal, in the historic Auvergne province in the mid-south of France. It is a pointer and versatile gundog. The breed descends from ancient regional types of hunting dogs.

Appearance

The Braque d'Auvergne is a strong, substantial dog, between 53-63 cm (22 - 25 ins) at the withers. It has a large head, long ears, and pendulous lips. The tail was traditionally docked to half its length. The short, glossy coat is white with mottling of black that gives a blue impression, and large black spots. The head and ears are always black.^[1]

See also

• Braque d'Ariège
• Braque du Bourbonnais
• Braque Saint-Germain
• Braque français, type Gascogne
• Braque français, type Pyrénées
• Braque du Puy

References

External links

• Braque d'Auvergne information
• Braque d'Auvergne gallery