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250 GUIDE T O BREED S

FRENCH PYRENEAN POINTER

A GRACEFUL DOG SUITED TO OUTDOOR-LOVING OWNERS FCI

Height range The most popular of the French pointers, the French Pyrenean Pointer
19–23 in (47–58 cm) is still rare and mostly used for hunting. A swift and tireless breed,
Weight range it was created in southwest France to work in mountain terrain. It
40–53 lb (18–24 kg)
is gentle and affectionate Broad, straight back,
Life span 12–14 years at home and makes an ideal may be very long
Origin France companion for the
more active owner.
Nose matches
coat color
Typical,
chestnut-
brown head
Other colors
Very short, fine,
chestnut-brown
Belly moderately and white coat
Chestnut–brown tucked up
Chestnut-brown
dogs may have
tan markings.
Area of speckling denser
than French Gascony
Pointer (see p.253)

SAINT GERMAIN POINTER

AFFECTIONATE WITH FAMILY BUT RESERVED WITH STRANGERS, THIS DOG IS EAGER IN THE FIELD FCI

Height range Also known as the Braque Saint-Germain, this is a fleet-footed pointer and Pink nose
21–24 in (53–62 cm) retriever of birds in field, woodland, and marshland. However, its coat is not
Weight range sufficiently insulated to make it an all-weather dog. The Saint Germain
40–57 lb (18–26 kg)
Pointer is affectionate but sensitive, needing firm yet gentle handling,
Life span 12–14 years and adapts surprisingly well to
Origin France urban family life.

Tapering, hock-length Smooth, dull
tail carried horizontally white coat with
orange markings
Golden–yellow eyes
Flews cover
lower jaw
Long, deep chest

Long feet
with light-
colored nails

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