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Braque du Bourbonnais
(Bourbonnais Pointer) (Bourbonnais Pointing Dog) (French Pointing Dog) (French Pointer)
Photo Courtesy of Rufnit Kennels
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Pronunciation |
brahk do boor-bon-NAY |
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Description |
The Braque du Bourbonnais is an elegant,
short haired, muscular, medium sized pointing dog. HEAD: Rounded in every
direction. The axes of the skull and muzzle are parallel, or slightly divergent
towards the front. The stop is slightly marked. FACIAL REGION: Nose is the same
color as the coat, nostrils well open. Muzzle, strong and wide at its base,
truncated cone in shape. Bridge of the nose is straight or very slightly convex.
Upper lips hiding lower lips, not too thick. Eyes are big, hazel or dark amber
according to the color of the coat. Ears are set at eye line level or slightly
above and may extend slightly below the throat in their natural position. NECK:
Muscled and solidly set into the shoulders. BODY: Withers are muscular and
protruding. Their loin has slight convexity at loin level. Short, solid, wide
and muscular, very firm. Chest is wide, long and deep, reaching or extending
slightly below the level of the elbow. The Braque du Bourbonnais have
well-sprung and rounded ribs. Their underline is slightly raised towards the
back; flanks are flat and slightly raised. TAIL: Tail set is rather low. The
tail is short or naturally absent. LIMBS: Forequarters are straight, well
constructed and muscular. Shoulders are oblique, strong, long with apparent
musculature. Feet have lean pads with tight and arched toes. Hindquarters have
good bone structure with very apparent muscular masses. A vertical line from the
point of the buttock falls in front of the point of the hock. Stifle is well
angulated. COAT: Fine, short and dense hair. Their hair may be a little coarser
and sometimes a little longer on the back. The two colors are liver and fawn.
They are strongly to moderately ticked, with possible spotting. The same spot
should not cover both eyes. |
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Temperament |
The Braque du Bourbonnais is a calm,
affectionate family companion. When hunting they are full of passion, cautious,
balanced, cooperative and intelligent. They have a remarkable ease of adaptation
to the most varied terrain's and game. This intense
pointing dog has an ability to train easily and quickly. They are people
oriented and not happy if isolated from the family. They need human leadership. Owners must be firm, confident and consistent with the rules. When exercised sufficiently,
at least once a day, they make a very agreeable family companion. The Braque du
Bourbonnais typically gets along with all other canines. |
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Height, Weight |
Weight: Dogs
39.5-55 pounds (18-25 cm.) Bitches 35-48.5 pounds (16-22 cm.)
Height: Dogs 20-22.5 inches (51-57 cm.) Bitches 18.5-22 inches (47-56 cm.) |
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Health Problems |
This breed is typically healthy. A couple
health concerns that have appeared sparingly are: hip dysplasia, entropion or
ectropion eyes and pulmonic stenosis of the heart. |
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Living Conditions |
The Braque du Bourbonnais are
not recommended for apartment life. This breed does best with a large yard and
hunting family. These dogs need daily exercise. Due to this breed being people
oriented, they prefer to reside in the home with their owner and family, rather
than be kenneled outside. |
Exercise |
Daily exercise is important,
which includes a
long daily walk, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human. Never in front as, in the dog's mind, pack leader goes first. This breed is
bred to hunt, so they prefer an active outdoor life. Without family
companionship and daily exercise, they can become destructive or depressed. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 13-15 years |
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Grooming |
These dogs are wrapped up in a medium sized
package that is easily maintained with their short, minimal shedding,
“Wash-and-wear” coats. As with all breeds, ear cleaning, nail clipping and
bathing should be done when necessary. |
Origin |
The Braque du Bourbonnais originated in the
Province of Bourbonnais, France. This breed can be traced back as far as 1598.
The breeders, for a long time, wanted to impose that the puppies being born, had
to naturally have a short tail. Due to the reduced gene pool, such a strict
selection on secondary points resulted in no registrations between 1963 and
1973. In 1970 a team of breeders gave themselves the task of helping towards the
survival of the Braque du Bourbonnais. Thanks to a careful and effective
selection, they have succeeded. |
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Group |
Gun Dog, Sporting |
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Recognition |
ARBA, CKC,
FCI, NAVHDA, UKC, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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ARBA = American Rare Breed Association
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
NAVHDA =
North American Versatile Hunting Dog
Association
UKC = United Kennel
Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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"The picture is of "KC", we were training her at our NAVHDA training grounds in Highland, Michigan - Braque du Bourbonnais - French Pointing Dog - Courtesy of Aspen Ridge Braque du Bourbonnais"
"Brauqe's" are a medium size hunting dog, with a great desire not only to hunt but to please you. They have a "On/Off" switch like no other hunting dog that I have seen. The minute you release them in the field the hunting switch is flipped "On". When you get them home they flip that switch "Off" and they are just as content to sit on the couch with you and watch a movie. They have a short, dense coat that dries in minutes and is easy to groom. Bourbonnais have a sweet personality and have a very soft temperament - they do not need a lot of correction to train, you will get further with a soft voice and hand then you will with a firm voice and a heavy hand. While softer dogs are wonderful around the home they often take a little longer to train for hunting, but is well worth the time you put into them. While they are a hunting dog, and like to run a daily walk is fine for them."
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