Italian Pointing Dog (Bracco Italiano)
Italský ohař
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 55–67 cm |
| Weight | 25–40 kg |
Recognition features
- Markedly sculpted head with chiselled lower orbit and a powerful, muscular build
- Short, dense, glossy coat, white or white with orange, amber or brown patches or roaning
- Head carried high when questing, nose above the topline
Purpose
A pointing dog for bird hunting, selected for a fast, wide trot and by nature an excellent retriever.
History
A dog of ancient Italian origin used for bird hunting that has been shaped and developed over the ages. Frescoes from the 14th century attest to the timelessness of the Italian pointer over the centuries, both in morphology and hunting aptitude.
Coat
Short, dense and glossy, finer and shorter on head, ears, front of legs and feet. Colours: white; white with orange or darker amber patches; white with brown patches; orange roan; liver roan - the last with a prized metallic sheen and warm monk-frock shade. A symmetrical facial mask is preferred.
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