BraQue D'Ariege

   History  

The BraQue D'Ariege is the result of nineteenth-century crosses of the old French Pointing Dog with white- and orange-coated pointers from southern France and perhaps the Saint Germain Pointer for added lightness and vigor. Hunters and breeders in Ariège, France are dedicated to the survival of the breed.

  S t a n da r d 

Head  Long, angular, narrow. Slightly domed skull. Fairly pronounced occipital peak. Slight stop. Long, straight, sometimes slightly convex nosebridge. Fairly thin lips. Pink, reddish (flesh-colored), or chestnut lips, depending on coat color. Ears: Long, thin, curled, not flat against the head.  Eyes  Slightly oval, dark amber or brown. 

Body  Neck not very long, fairly strong, slight dewlap. Pronounced withers. Chest broad, high, well let-down. Rounded ribs. Slight tuck-up. Slightly sloping croup. Back straight and somewhat long. Tail  Thick at the base, tapering toward the tip. Docked by about half. Should not be raised higher than the topline. 

Hair  Short, dense, glossy. Finer and lying closer to the body on the head and ears. Coat  Light orangish fawn or sometimes chestnut with predominant white patching (speckles or flecks). Some dogs are even white with speckles or flecks. Size  Dog: 60 to 67 cm. (23.6-26.4 in).Bitch 56 to 65 cm. (22-25.6 in). Weight 25 to 30 kg (55-66 lb).

Group  Pointing Dogs Behavior This hardy, very energetic dog with an excellent sense of smell is a skilled retriever suited to all kinds of hunting. He is used particularly on partridge and quail. Quick and independent, he needs firm training. He needs space and exercise, as well as regular brushing.

Faults   Any departure from the foregoig points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note  Male animals should have two apperently normal testicles fully  descended into the scrotum.

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