Braque Saint-Germain

Braque Saint-Germain
Braque Saint-Germain
	Braque Saint-Germain
Other names	Saint Germain Pointer
Height
Traits
Height	Males
	Females
Coat	Short, not too fine.
Colour	Dull white with orange (fawn) markings
Société Centrale Canine
Kennel club standards
Société Centrale Canine	standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale	standard
	Dog (domestic dog)

The Braque Saint-Germain (translated into English as the St. Germain Pointing Dog) is a medium-large breed of dog, a versatile hunter used for hunting as a gun dog and pointer as well as for hunting other small game. Braque is a term meaning pointing dogs. The breed was created around 1830 by crossing English and French pointing type dogs.

Appearance

A typical pointer, with a medium build and an attractive fawn and white coat, drop ears, and a long tail which is held level while the dog is working. The Braque Saint-Germain stands 56–62 centimetres (22–24 in) at the withers, females somewhat smaller.

History

Bred first in the royal kennels at Compiègne around 1830 from a mix of English and Continental pointers, the breed grew in fame in Saint Germain en Laye, where it received its name. Although a popular hunting dog, the breed achieved its greatest fame as a showdog. Starting from the first dog show in France in 1863, it was the most shown pointing breed.^[1] The French breed club was established in 1913. The breed is recognised internationally by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in Group 7, Pointing Dogs, Section 1.1 Continental Type Pointing Dog. It is also recognised in North America by the United Kennel Club as of 2006.^[2] The breed is also recognized by a number of minor registries, hunting clubs and internet-based dog registry businesses and promoted as a rare breed for those seeking unique pets.

Health and temperament

Its temperament is described in the breed standard as having a soft mouth (for retrieving without damaging game) and being a "hunter above all" that appreciates living with people.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Breed Standard
^ United Kennel Club Breed Standard Archived January 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine

External links

[standard-1] Breed Standard

[2] United Kennel Club Breed Standard Archived January 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine

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