Bourbonnais Pointing Dog
Bourbonský ohař krátkosrstý
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 48–57 cm |
Recognition features
- "Pear-shaped" head, the essential breed characteristic
- White coat densely covered with fine brown or fawn ticking
- Frequently born naturally tailless or short-tailed
Purpose
A medium-sized braque-type pointer that adapts to varied terrain and game; at home a kind and affectionate companion.
History
The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog was already known in 1598 (Aldrovandi's "Natural History"), and early writers described it as a pleasant companion of the hunter. Breeders of the 1930s who insisted on a "faded lilac" colour and a naturally short tail endangered the breed, and in the 1970s a team of breeders worked to ensure its survival.
Coat
Fine, dense and short, a little coarser on the back, finer and shorter on head and ears. White with extensive fine brown ticking ("wine dregs") or fawn flecking ("peach blossom"); a roan mix is accepted and coloured patches only in small numbers.
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