Braque du Bourbonnais Breed description: Character & Co

General information about the Braque du Bourbonnais

The Braque du Bourbonnais is a French dog breed and is recognized by the FCI. It is assigned to FCI group 7 and section 1.1, under standard number 179. This dog breed is still used today as a pointing dog, but is also kept as a companion dog. The temperament of these dogs is very level-headed and calm. If you are looking for an affectionate and athletic dog, this is the breed for you. The Braque du Bourbonnais grows between 48 and 57 cm tall, with a maximum weight of 25 kg. The strong and elegant dogs can be found in shades of white, red and brown.

Origin and history of the pointing dog from France

The name of this breed can be traced back to the French region of Bourbonnais, which used to be a French province. Today, cities such as Saint Etienne and Lyon are located in this area. This breed was historically mentioned for the first time in 1598, on a woodcut by the doctor and naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi from Italy. This wooden image depicts a dog of this species, with a short stubby tail and a short back adorned with a trout pattern. The picture is called "Dog of Bourbonnais hunting quail". Breeders tried to keep the Braque du Bourbonnais breed alive, but eventually Pointer and German Shorthair had to be crossed in to keep the breed alive. This was only partially successful and the breed was once again threatened with extinction by the breeders' strict selection. Since 1970, the Braque du Bourbonnais has been stably bred.