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BraQue Du Bourbonnais

Standard

BraQue Du Bourbonnais

General Appearance A short-tailed pointer of medium builds, well-structured, muscular, giving an overall impression of strength and power. Even the most powerful specimens show a degree of elegance. The females are smaller and show more elegance than the males. (A female should be easily distinguishable from a male). Important Proportions The length of the body is equal to the height from ground to withers or may be a little longer. The length between the tip of the nose to the face (base of muzzle) is equal to or a little shorter than length of the skull from back to front.

Temperament At home, the Braque du Bourbonnais is mildand affectionate. On the hunt, he hunts passionately; he is prudent, intelligent, very cooperative, well-balanced, adapts well to all types of terrain and can be trained to hunt game of all varieties. He has tracking ability if necessary but he is constantly searching out the source of strange smells. He obeys commands precise.

Skull The axis of the skull and nose is parallel, or slightly forward. The skull is rounded on all sides. The parietal bones and zygomatic arches are well developed. The stop is slightly pronounced. Nose *Sizeable, in profile it protrudes further out than the lips. It is always the same color as the coat and the nostrils are always wide open. Muzzle* Broad and large at the base, through not as large in the females. Chamfer * (Top of Muzzle) Straight or very slightly hooked. Lips * The upper lip covers the lower lip; the lips are not too thick and they do not turn in very much in the corners of the mouth. Jaw * Solid, strong, endowed with a complete set of teeth, the jaw opens in scissors fashion. Ears The ears are attached to the head at eyeline level or a little above. In their natural position they may hang slightly past the throat area.

Neck Not too long, well-muscled; the base of the neck begins close to the shoulders; light dewlap is permissible

Body The top line is horizontally level until the kidney level. Then the top line curves slightly. Withers are prominently muscled. The hips and rear are short and proportionate to each other, as well as being large and muscular. The rear is a little longer on the female. The croup is rounded, slightly oblique and well built. The chest is large, long and high. The chest can go as high as elbow level. The ribs are pronounced and are well-curved. The underside curves up slightly beginning at the stomach. The flanks curve slightly outwards and are flat. The tail is attached to the body a little lower than usual. The tail is either very short or there is no tail at all (the maximum tail length is 15 cm or 6 inches).

Forelegs As a whole, they are straight, well structured, muscular and well-balanced. The shoulders are prominent, long and oblique. Firm muscularity is apparent. The forearms are long, parallel to the vertical median line of the body, solid, well balanced and muscular. The elbows do not sit too far out from the body nor do they sit too close. The metacarpal bone, if viewed in profile, is slightly curved and flexible. The feet have small pads; the toes are set tight together and arched; the toe nails are very hard and strong.

Hindlegs Good bone structure and muscle mass is apparent. Viewed from the rear, the specimen is well-balanced. Viewed in profile, when the dog is not moving, the hindlegs curve vertically downwards from the buttocks to the hocks. The upper leg is long, muscular and well-shaped. The lower leg is muscular and almost the same length as the upper leg. The thighs are proportionate to the entire body. The calves are angular with good articulation. In profile, the hocks are lean, large and well-shaped. The metatarsal bone is almost vertical. The feet are the same as described above for the forelegs.

Gait Medium stride. When hunting, the gallop is a steady pace. The dog should be able to adjust the speed and stride easily to adapt to the circumstances. The specimen should be very well-balanced looking in motion.Skin Not too thin. Coat The hair is fine, short and abundant. Sometimes, the hair will appear thicker and Longer on the back.

Colour Shades of “ faded lilac” and wine are achieved by the overall effect of maroon-colored spots and lines blended in together to give a mottled effect (A liver ticking that covers the entire body of the dog. Density of ticking varies from light to very heavy, resulting in a dog that is predominately white to a dark liver colored roan.). There is a streaked appearance. In “fawn” dogs, a lot of different blends of beige, creams and brown spots and lines in together to achieve the shade of “peach blossom” (An orange-ticking that covers the entire body of the dog. Density of ticking varies from light to very heavy, resulting in a dog that is predominately white to a heavy fawn/orange colored dog.). Colored spots are permitted, symmetrical or not, as long as they do not dominate over the coat color or are not prevalent. If a spot appears on the face, one spot cannot cover both eyes (the eyes cannot be covered by the same spot).

Height to the withers * Males - 51 to 57 cm (20” to 22.4”) Females - 48 to 55 cm (19” to 21.6”) 1 cm more or less in the allowable height will be tolerated if the subject conforms well to the standard in other aspects.

Disqualifying Faults General Type Lack of general type. Taller than the standard limits. Particular Faults to look for the Typ Forward convergence of the skull and/or facial bones. A definitely hooked nose. Coat Black spots/markings, a black nose. A pure maroon (liver) or fawn coat or fawn spots on the body. Extra clear eyes (you won’t see this until after two years of age). Eyes of more than one color (i.e., one blue eye and one brown eye Characte Fearfulness, timidness, easily alarmed.Excessively nervousUncoordinated. AbnormalitiesIn males, only one testicle showing or none showing at all. The upper or lower jaw a gap of more than 2 millimeters. Eyelids turned in or eyelids turned out.

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.