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252 GUIDE T O BREED S

AUVERGNE POINTER

A GOOD-NATURED, OBEDIENT DOG WITH LOTS OF STAMINA FCI
Black nose
Height range The Auvergne Pointer, or Braque d’Auvergne, was bred in central
21–25 in (53–63 cm) France by and for hunters, and it remains a tenacious all-purpose
Weight range hunting dog that can work all day over long distances. Friendly
49–62 lb (22–28 kg)
and intelligent, this is a lively, affectionate breed that
Life span 12–13 years is easily trained and loves company. The Auvergne Level topline
Origin France Pointer will thrive in any
active household.

Oval, dark Shiny, short,
hazel eyes
Typical black white coat with
markings on face black markings
and ears Black flecking over
white gives coat
Tail reaches blue appearance
hock
Flews neatly
overlap
lower lip

ARIEGE POINTING DOG

AN ELEGANT BREED BEST SUITED TO A HIGHLY ACTIVE, DISCIPLINED LIFE FCI

Oval eyes have
Height range Rare even in its homeland in southwest France, the Ariege gentle expression
22–26 in (56–67 cm) Pointing Dog, or Braque de l’Ariège, is used for pointing and
Weight range retrieving and has some tracking ability. It is almost exclusively
55–66 lb (25–30 kg)
owned by hunters and needs patient training to settle an
Life span 12–14 years enthusiastic nature that can
Origin France spill over into wildness,
with plenty to do if it Flesh-colored
is not to become nose
destructive.
Fine, folded,
tan ears

Tapering Short, glossy,
tail white coat with
fawn ticking

Long, straight
muzzle Compact feet with
well-arched toes

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