Braque du Bourbonnais
Breed Information |
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| Popularity |
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| Name | Braque du Bourbonnais |
| Other names | Bourbonnais Pointer, Bourbonnais Pointing Dog |
| Origin |  France |
| Breed Group |
Gun dogs (UKC) |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 13-15 years |
| Temperament |
Affectionate Agreeable Calm Cooperative Intelligent Kind |
| Height |
Male: 20–22 inches (51–57 cm) Female: 19–22 inches (48–55 cm) |
| Weight |
Males: 39.5-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Females: 35-48.5 pounds (16-22 kg) |
| Colors |
Brown Fawn Spotted White |
| Litter Size | 3-6 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average $1200 - $1500 USD The price of a Braque du Bourbonnais puppy, from a reputable breeder, will start from $1,500 and more. There are very few Braque du Bourbonnais breeders in America, at least reputable ones anyway. Always do your research on a breeder to make sure that they are experienced, and will breed from healthy dogs and raise puppies in the best environment. |
Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
3 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
1 stars The Braque du Bourbonnais is 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 its owner and family, rather than be kenneled outside. |
| Barking Tendencies |
3 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
2 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
3 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
5 stars 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 it prefers an active outdoor life. Without family companionship and daily exercise, it can become destructive or depressed. |
| Grooming |
2 stars The Braque du Bourbonnais do not require a lot of grooming. They need to keep their nails trimmed and their coat bathed when necessary. They shed minimally. |
| Health Issues |
3 stars Hypoallergenic: NoThis 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. |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
3 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often! |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
3 stars Moderately Easy Training: Due to their high intelligence, the Braque du Bourbonnais are an easily trained animal and they learn quickly. |
| Watchdog Ability |
4 stars |
Braque du Bourbonnais Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Buddy | Molly |
| 02 | Jasper | Bella |
| 03 | Toby | Sadie |
| 04 | Jack | Luna |
| 05 | Otis | Dixie |
| 06 | Brody | Ellie |
| 07 | Simba | Callie |
| 08 | Oscar | Angel |
| 09 | Finn | Mia |
| 10 | Boomer | Penny |
| 100 Cute Puppy Names › | ||
Overview |
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Rounded in every direction, with lateral sides rounded, with parietal bones and zygomatic arches well developed. The axes of the skull and muzzle are parallel, or slightly divergent towards the front. In the past called "short-tail pointer", the braque du Bourbonnais is sometimes born with a short tail (brachyury) or no tail at all (anury). The gene responsible for this characteristic has been identified as being the same as the Brittany Spaniel one, of autosomal dominant type. 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 terrains 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. |
History |
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An ancient French pointing dog, first described by authors in 1598 as a pleasant companion of the hunter. In the early 1900’s breeders attempted to introduce a new, faded lilac color to the breed and to produce natural bob tails. These fads put the existence of the breed in danger, but today the breed is in good hands. The Braque de Bourbonnais was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2006. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: Braque du Bourbonnais - TOP 10 Interesting Facts
