Origin: France
Origin of Name: The Braque d'Auvergne is a breed of dog originating in the mountain area of Cantal.
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The Brac d'Avargne was developed in an era before keeping written records of dog breeding. As a result, much of its early history has been lost over time. It is known to ensure that this breed was one of the oldest local breeds of French Braque, and it developed in the region of Auvergne before the end of the 1700s. Braque d’Auvergne, a breed of Braque, is a term used to describe a group of closely related smooth-coated French pointing dogs.
While there is substantial controversy between fundamentalists and canine historians, it is almost universally accepted that the Brac Frankis (Gascogne) was the original Brac breed, and that all other Brac are primarily its descendants. There are two major theories about the origin of Brac Frankis (Gascogne). Many claim that it evolved from Chien d'Aosel, a bird like spaniel that was once common in the south of France. If this is the case, then crosses with French schenhydes such as the Grand Sleau de Gascogne and Petit Blu de Gascogne were certainly used to refine the breed. Others believe that the Brac francis (Gascogne) was created by crossing Spanish and Italian pointing dogs such as the now extinct Spanish Pointer and Broca Italian. Similar dogs are considered ancestors of the English pointer. Although, the breed was developed, Brac francis (Gascogne) became very popular with hunters throughout France, and was ubiquitous throughout the country until the late 1600s.
France is a large country by European standards, and has incredibly diverse climatic, geographic, environmental, floral, and zoological features. Different regions of France require very different Hunting Dogs. Because of this, Brac francis (Gascogne) was crossed throughout France with mainly local Hunting Dogs, mainly from scannhydes. This resulted in the production of many unique Brac breeds. One of these was the oldest, and perhaps the oldest, Braque d'Auvergne. Brac d'Avargne appears for the first time in historical records in the 1700s. It is not clear whether the Brac d'uvergne was developed entirely from the local Brac Francais (Gascognes) or whether it was developed by crossing Braque Francais (Gascogne) with local dogs. If other breeds were used, the Grand Balleau de Gascogne and Petit Blu de Gascogne are most likely based on the coat color shared with the Braque d'Avargne. Ourgane itself is divided into several sub-regions, one of which is Cantal (often referred to as Chantal in English). Cantal is home to a large number of Puisés, and possibly the most rural area in the whole of France. The Brac d'Auvergne is particularly associated with the cantal, where it has traditionally been more common than elsewhere.
The grooming requirements of Braque d'Auvergne are very low. This breed never requires professional grooming; Only a regular brush is necessary. The owners have to clean the ears of this breed carefully and regularly. Otherwise its drying ears will trap dirt, food, water, and other particles that can cause irritation and infection. There seems to be no report of Brac d'Avergne being shed, but this breed is almost certainly a cheddar, and probably a heavy one.
As with all breeds, initial socialization and puppy training classes are recommended. This breed has a reputation for being difficult to house. However, in every other case, it is very easy to train them. For example, They like to perform tricks and learn new ones quickly. They respond very well to training based on positive rewards rather than harsh or negative methods. This breed is required to live with his family and is likely to result in undesirable behaviour if he is regularly left alone for long periods of time.
This breed is classified as ""somewhat active"", but is average. Long segments of quiet activity are often spread with brief bursts of high activity, often simply moving around the house or yard. In addition to walking, daily play sessions are required. Another dog can be a good exercise partner, but they will still need quality playtime with his owner. A fence-backed backyard is a good idea; Bichons are surprisingly fast, and if someone makes a dash for freedom, it can be difficult to catch or call you back. They enjoy obedience, agility and participating in rally competitions.
They should perform well on high-quality dog food, whether it is commercially manufactured or prepared with the supervision and approval of your vet. Any diet should be appropriate for the age of the dog (puppy, adult or senior). Some dogs are at risk of being overweight, so watch your dog's calorie consumption and weight level. Treatment training can be an important aid, but giving too much can lead to obesity. Know which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not. If you have any concerns about your dog's weight or diet, check with your vet. Clean, freshwater must be available at all times.
It does not appear that any health studies have been conducted on the Brac d'Organe which makes it impossible to make a definitive statement about the health of the breed. Most fans agree that the dog is good for average health. The breed may be at risk of many health problems due to its small gene pool, as the entire breed descended from about 25 individual dogs that survived World War II. French breeders are most concerned about hip dysplasia, and have settled on several fertility restrictions designed to reduce its occurrence in the breed. The life expectancy of this breed is usually estimated between 10 and 14 years, although it is unclear what those estimates are.
Because skeletal and visual problems have been known to occur in this breed (especially hip dysplasia), owners are advised to take their pets to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Test by both.
OFA and CERF perform genetic and other tests before identifying potential health defects. It is particularly valuable in detecting conditions that do not appear until the dog has reached an advanced age, it is especially important for anyone considering breeding their dog , Which has tested them to prevent the spread of potential genetic conditions to their offspring.
Although health studies have not yet been conducted on the Brac d'Overgne, they are for closely related breeds. Some of the issues that have been explored include: