Dogs
Auvergne Pointing Dog
Other names: Auvergne Pointer, Bleu d´Auvergne, Braco de Auvergne, Braque D´Auvergne, Auvergne Pointing Dog , Auvergne-Vorstehhund
- Origin
- France
- Size
- Large
- Height · Male
- 57–63 cm
- Height · Female
- 53–59 cm
- Weight · Male
- 22–27 kg
- Weight · Female
- 20–25 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- FCI
- FCI group 7 · 7 · n.º 180
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Temperament
Gentle dog, very affectionate, intelligent and obedient. Its training consists mainly of developing its natural qualities. Its sense of smell is powerful. It adapts well to family life.
History
The Auvergne pointer is a very ancient breed, present in the Cantal region for more than two centuries. Descending from a multi-pointer common source, derivation has been made by a selection to which the Knights of Malta might have participated. Created by and for hunters, it has a strong identity reinforced by its coat.
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