 A male Braque d'Auvergne |
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| Other names | Auvergne Pointer Bleu d'Auvergne |
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| Country of origin | France | |||||||||
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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.
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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
- ^ Clark, Anne Rogers; Andrew H. Brace (1995). The International Encyclopedia of Dogs. Howell Book House. pp. 146–147. ISBN 0-87605-624-9.
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