Italian Pointing Dog

Tough and adapted to all types of hunting, reliable, endowed with an excellent ability to understand, docile and easy to train.

This dog of ancient Italian origin used for bird hunting has modelled itself and developed over the ages; from the hunting of yesteryear by means of nets, he has adapted himself to the present hunting and shooting. Frescoes from the 14th century are proof of the indisputable timelessness of the Italian pointer over the centuries, whether either regarding his morphology or his aptitudes at hunting as a pointing dog.

The Bracco Italiano breed is not recommended for apartment living. They require an inordinate amount of physical exercise and mental stimulation. The Bracco Italiano thrives on hunting, swimming, and family interaction. They do best in a rural setting with room to roam. They enjoy and excel in such activities as tracking, hiking, agility, biking, therapy, jogging, and search and rescue.

An activity or job to do, attention, and training.

Bracco Italiano's require regular brushing with a firm bristle brush to remove loose and dead hair is required. Bathing should only be done when necessary. It is important to check and clean the ears regularly. Bracco Italiano's are prone to bloat, hip dysplasia, eye problems, and ear infection.

This training of this dog must be gentle, encouraging, made with a calm voice and without raising the tone. It must be a consistent, well balanced, affectionate trainig. It must not be stressed to much on its raising period. Psychological, it grows up in 2-3 years.

Brushing its fur, using a rubber broom, performed more on its moulting period, is enought.