Braque d’Auvergne

Introduction

The Brac d'Auvergne is a versatile Gun Dog breed from France. The Brac d'Avargne was named for the region of Overgne in south central France. The breed was developed to hunt in the jungles and mountains of the area, specifically to locate birds, to the point, to flush, and to reclaim. The Brac d'Auvergne almost went extinct as a result of World War II, but has been making a recovery in recent years. Braque d'Auvergne is also known as Braque d'Auvergne Pointer, Braque du Auvergne, Auvergne Pointer, Auvergnese Pointer, Auvergne Pointing Dog, Auvergnese Pointing Dog, Auvergnian Pointer, Auvergnian Pointer Dog Dog French Pointer. And Ballu D'Avargane.

General Appearance

The Brac d'Auvergne is similar to other French pointing dogs, but still retains a unique set of features. Braque d'Auvergne is medium to large in size. Males are typically 22½ to 24 tall at the shoulder while females are typically between 21 and 23 . While weight is greatly influenced by the size of the dog, position, and penis, most breed members weigh between 48 and 62 pounds in proper hunting conditions. Braque d'Auvergne is first and foremost with a working Gundoga and should always appear as such. This breed should be completely devoid of any exaggerated trait that would affect its action potential. Braque d'Auvergne exemplifies the lit and athletic look for most Continental hooligans, and should be very fit and heavily introduced. The tail of the Braque d'Auvergne is traditionally about half the natural length, about 6 to 8 in length. However, this practice is falling out of favor and is actually banned in some countries. The natural tail of the brake d’Auvergne is between 12 and 14 in length, it is relatively high, strong at the base and always upright.

Brac d'Auvergne's head and face are relatively large for the dog's body shape, especially in terms of length. The skull of this breed is oval in shape. The head and muzzle of the Brac d'Auvergne are quite different from each other, but still blend relatively easily. The muzzle itself is quite long (the entire length of the skull) and quite wide. This provides the breed with the largest possible area for odor receptors. The upper lip of the bag completely covers the lower lip, giving the muzzle a square appearance. Braque d'Auvergne's ears are relatively long and hang down close to the sides of the head, although they are often in the front. Braque d’Auvergne has large eyes, is set deep in the head, and has deep hazels in color. The expression of most of the breed members is kind and gentle.

Braque d'Auvergne's coat is short and shiny, but not perfect. The skin should be loose on most parts of the body, but never wrinkled or crooked. Braque d'Auvergne only comes in an acceptable color pattern, black with white markings. These signs can be tick, cry, or a combination of both. This means that the Braque d'Auvergne has a large number of small dark spots, indicating that the breed is involved in ticks and or large, solid black markings. The head and ears of this breed are preferable to being solid black, and white blazes are particularly favorite. However, these are not necessary. Sometimes a Brac d'Auvergne is born in an alternate color, such as with solid black, solid white, or brown markings. Such dogs are disqualified in the show ring and should not be bred, but otherwise acceptable pets make members of the color breed in general.

Since it first appeared in history, the breed has always been associated with the Organza and some surrounding areas. Auvergne is one of the most geographic and least densely populated regions of Western Europe. The region is very mountainous and has a large number of extinct volcanoes known as pies. The population of Auvergne is traditionally much lower than in most of France, and the vast tracts of Auvergne lands remain largely uninhabited to the present day. It has created a haven for wildlife, and Braque d'Auvergne has always found birds to hunt. Auvergnese hunters carefully restricted their Braque d'Auvergnes to work in the unique conditions of their homeland, as well as local species.

The Brac d'Avergne was probably never common outside its native region, but it was known to hunters throughout France. The breed made some regular appearances on the early French dog shows, but was never as popular or successful on the show as Breck Saint-Germain. In 1913, Reunion des Amateurs de Braque d'Auvergne (RABA) was founded to protect and promote the breeding of purebred d'Auvergnes. The club began working closely with the French Kennel Club and the French Ministry of Agriculture, and was eventually officially recognized by both organizations.

Breeding

The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch's discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time.