Saint Germain Pointer
Saint-Germainský ohař krátkosrstý
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 54–62 cm |
Recognition features
- Dull white coat with orange (fawn) markings and fawn ears
- Dark pink nose, with no black on nose, lips, palate or nails
- Golden-yellow eyes and rounded ears with a longitudinal crease
Purpose
A pointing breed used principally on feathered game (pheasant, partridge, woodcock) but also able to hunt fur-bearing game; it hunts with passion and retrieves with a soft mouth.
History
The breed descends from dogs obtained by crossing an English Pointer with a Continental pointer and was created around 1830 in the royal kennels at Compiègne, then at Saint-Germain-en-Laye. It was highly fashionable until the early 20th century and was the most shown pointing breed at the first dog shows, including the first French show of 1863. The French breed club was founded in March 1913.
Coat
Short, not too fine coat. Dull white with orange (fawn) markings, some mottling tolerated but not sought after; the ears are fawn and no black is permitted.
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