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The Braque d’Auvergne is a French pointing gundog from the mountainous Cantal area of the Auvergne, in south-central France.

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About the Braque D'Auvergne

The Braque d'Auvergne is a French pointing gundog from the mountainous Cantal area of the Auvergne, in south-central France. The Braque d'Auvergne Association UK describes it as a close-working hunt, point and retrieve (HPR) breed, valued for its willingness to cooperate and for hunting steadily at close to medium distance. Its short, glossy white coat is mottled with black, giving a bluish look, and the head and ears are mainly black.

The breed is on The Royal Kennel Club's Imported Breed Register, which holds newly recognised breeds until they are established enough to move to the main Breed Register, and it sits in the Gundog group. Browse other gundog breeders or read about working gundogs.

Size and build. The RKC lists it as a large breed, although the breed standard describes a medium-sized, robust, strongly boned dog, heavier in build than most pointing breeds. Dogs measure 57–63 cm at the withers (ideally 60 cm) and bitches 53–59 cm (ideally 56 cm), with a tolerance of 3 cm either way. The association puts a healthy weight at around 23–28 kg, depending on sex, height and lifestyle. The body is slightly longer than it is tall, with a level topline and a steady, long-striding trot built for endurance.

Coat and grooming. The RKC suggests grooming once a week and notes that the breed sheds. The standard accepts black and white in ticked or roan patterns, either of which may include solid black patches; coats that are entirely black or white, or that carry tan markings, are highly undesirable.

Exercise. The RKC suggests more than two hours of exercise a day, a large garden and a country home. The association describes a highly active, intelligent dog that needs mental as well as physical work, and names shooting, field trials, working tests, canicross, scentwork, agility and showing among the activities it can take part in.

Temperament and suitability. The standard describes a gentle, affectionate, intelligent and obedient dog. The association calls the breed people-oriented and says it fits well into family life when it shares in daily activities, while stressing that time with children must be supervised. It suits active owners in country homes who can offer training and regular work or sport. The RKC gives a lifespan of over ten years.

Braque D'Auvergne health tests

The Royal Kennel Club's Braque d'Auvergne page lists prioritising genetic diversity as good practice and hip screening under the BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme as best practice. It lists no breed-specific DNA test package. The breed is in Breed Watch Category 1, so no breed-specific points of concern have been flagged for judges, and the RKC gives a lifespan of over ten years.

The Braque d'Auvergne Association UK describes the breed as predominantly healthy but reports some cases of hip dysplasia, and says every dog should at least be hip scored before breeding; it also advises elbow scoring. Some cases of cherry eye have been seen, and the association recommends a BVA eye test before breeding if there are any concerns about a dog's eyes. It also advises DNA testing breeding dogs for the E-locus (orange) and B-locus (brown) colour genes, with carriers mated only to clear dogs. Results for RKC-registered dogs appear on the Health Test Results Finder.

Choosing a Braque D'Auvergne breeder

The Braque d'Auvergne Association UK lists only a few breeders on its Find a Puppy page, so be patient. A careful breeder will have both parents hip scored under the BVA/KC scheme, ideally elbow scored as well, and will show you results you can confirm on the RKC Health Test Results Finder. Ask about colour-gene testing: the association advises testing breeding dogs for the E-locus and B-locus and mating carriers only to clear dogs. Because the RKC asks breeders to prioritise genetic diversity, ask how the mating was chosen and whether its coefficient of inbreeding is at or below the breed average. You should be able to meet the mother and see where the litter is raised, and you should ask for registration papers, vaccination and worming records and feeding advice. Expect questions about your lifestyle, as this is an energetic gundog. In England, anyone who breeds three or more litters in 12 months and sells puppies, or runs a breeding business that advertises dogs for sale, needs a council licence and must show the licence number in adverts. Our buyer safety guide covers deposits and scams.

  • Can I see both parents' BVA/KC hip scores, and have they been elbow graded?
  • Have the parents been DNA tested for the E-locus and B-locus colour genes?
  • What is the coefficient of inbreeding for this litter, and how does it compare with the breed average?
  • Do the parents work in the field or take part in other activities, and can I meet the mother?
  • Has hip dysplasia or cherry eye appeared in your lines, and will you take the dog back if my circumstances change?

Braque D'Auvergne questions

Is the Braque d'Auvergne recognised by The Royal Kennel Club?

Yes. It is on the RKC Imported Breed Register in the Gundog group, and the RKC publishes a breed standard for it. The Imported Breed Register holds newly recognised breeds until they are established enough to move to the main Breed Register, and it limits the show classes the breed can enter.

How big does a Braque d'Auvergne get?

The breed standard gives dogs 57u201363 cm at the withers, ideally 60 cm, and bitches 53u201359 cm, ideally 56 cm. The Braque d'Auvergne Association UK puts a healthy weight at about 23u201328 kg. The standard calls it medium-sized and robust, although the RKC lists it as a large breed.

Is a Braque d'Auvergne a good family dog?

The breed standard describes a gentle, affectionate and obedient dog, and the breed association says it fits well into family life when included in everyday activities, though time with children must be supervised. It needs more than two hours of exercise a day as an adult, so it suits active households.

What health tests should Braque d'Auvergne parents have?

The RKC lists hip scoring under the BVA/KC scheme as best practice and asks breeders to prioritise genetic diversity. The Braque d'Auvergne Association UK also advises elbow scoring, DNA tests for the E-locus and B-locus colour genes, and a BVA eye test before breeding if there are concerns such as cherry eye.

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