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BOURBONNAIS POINTING DOG

THIS TOLERANT AND LEVEL-HEADED BREED IS A GOOD ALL-AROUND GUNDOG FCI

Height range A versatile tracker, pointer, and retriever, the Bourbonnais Brown, drop
19–22 in (48–57 cm) Pointing Dog is the oldest and perhaps the most level–headed rounded tips
ears with
Weight range of all the French gundog breeds. Robust in build, giving
35–57 lb (16–26 kg)
an impression of power, this dog is full of stamina when
Life span 12–14 years working but relaxed and affectionate when off duty.
Slightly
Origin France tapered
muzzle
Pear-shaped
head

Nose color
matches brown
of coat Fine, dense, white
Line of belly coat with brown
rises steadily ticking and markings

Round feet

PUDELPOINTER

THIS WELL-BALANCED AND ROBUST BREED IS A DOG WORTH SEEKING OUT FCI

Curling
Height range Developed for both the field and home, this cross of poodle forelock
22–27 in (55–68 cm) and pointer aims to be the best of both: intelligent, hardy,
Weight range and sociable, with excellent all-around working abilities.
44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
Most popular with hunters, the Pudelpointer is an Drop ears lie
Life span 12–14 years amenable and cheerful rural companion. close to head
Origin Germany

Large, dark, Beard and
amber eyes mustache
lighter in
Other colors color
Saberlike tail

Dead leaf Black Hard, rough,
brown coat,
with dense
undercoat
Slightly
White markings tucked-up belly
on chest

Oval feet

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