American journalists, making research for their book atlas of dog breeds. The braque du bourbonnais is considered one of the most ancient pointers of the pointing breeds developed in france. So that is probably how a braque du bourbonnais ended up with german shorthair parents. The braque du bourbonnais information on the braque du bourbonnais a hunting dog breed trained at autumn breeze kennel. How much exercise does the braque du bourbonnais need. The braque du bourbonnais should always be extremely lean and muscular, without any exaggerated feature that would impede its working ability. In any case, pyrrhus was entered into the stud book under the name rasteau. The braque du bourbonnais originated in france, and is a gun dog of rustic appearance, born with a short tail, and with a short, ticked coat with liver or fawn coloring. They possess exceptional noses, unbelievable desire and drive. Blue roan or blueticked is not a color associated with that breed at least in its modern incarnation.
The female is less stocky and more elegant than the male. Braque du bourbonnais information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. The old quip, everything old is new again could be said of the braque du bourbonnais pronounced brockdoborbonnay. The braque du bourbonannais is known for its intelligence, train ability and loyalty. The braque dupuy is very much like the english pointer in build, but his head is squarer, and he is stouter on his pins legs. He is one of the oldest pointing breeds known to man, yet he is considered a rare breed because he is not a popular companion dog. We babysat gollums less attractive brother over christmas. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
She was wondering if we sold any gifts with a bourbonnais on them. The braque du bourbonnais has history dating back to 1598, where it was featured in french art and literature from that time. He gives the impression of strength and power, without excluding a certain elegance. Braque du bourbonnais dogs were first described in the time of renaissance. But a man named gaston hublot is credited with reconstructing it and even wrote a book about the breed, le chien dupuy, in 1899. Bourbonnais dogs first reached north america in 1988, and have been growing in popularity ever since. Character the braque du bourbonnais is a passionate, intelligent family companion dog. The braque du bourbonnais is considered one of the most ancient pointers of the. Both parents are athletic, medium sized hunting companions with similar structures, though the braque du. You can get as complex or as simple as you want with braque history. In 1973, the first braque du bourbonnais was registered with the french studbook. My old friend wkipedia provided some interesting history regarding the braque du bourbonnais.
Braque du bourbonnais dog breed facts and information wag. A second club du braque du bourbonnais was created in 1982 by michel comte, with official recognition by the society centrale canine scc, the french affiliate of the fci, in 1985. Get detailed braque du bourbonnais facts, health, history, appearance, temperament, and maintenance information on wag. By 1920, the divergence of the braque francais into two distinct types became a permanent reality. The braque du bourbonnais club of america was formed to develop and maintain the braque du bourbonnais as a field ready. History of the braque du bourbonnais elk run kennels.
See more ideas about dogs, dog breeds and hunting dogs. This breed is complete as a hunting and family companion. The braque du bourbonnais are calm, affectionate family companions. The club du braque du bourbonnais was founded by michel comte and other braque du bourbonnais breeders in 1982. A mostly white braque, featuring light brown or fawncolored ticking, and ears in a color to match. The braque du bourbonnais is a breed of gundog, of rustic appearance, see more. For a hunting dog, the braque du bourbonnais has a surprisingly small need for exercise. Bourbonnais pointer braque du bourbonnais training guide bourbonnais pointer training includes by alan turner, 9781526910714, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The breeders, for a long time, wanted to impose that the puppies being born had to naturally have a short tail. Senac legrange, was a devotee of the smaller or pyrenees type.
Braque du bourbonnais dog breed information, pictures. A larger dog, sized more like a gascogne, but mostly white. From this moment, the successes of the bourbonnais in field trials made the breed thrive. Due to its long history, its exact lineage is unknown, but experts believe its ancestors include the braque francais, which was most likely. Braque du bourbonnais dogs braque du bourbonnais dog breed. Today, thanks to the efforts of a group of breeders led by a man of vision, it has returned. By world war ii, the braque du bourbonnais was well on its way to a full recovery. The first breed club was founded in 1925, and the first standard was published in 1930. Generally, this dog breed owns following qualities that impress the people and motivate them to adopt the braque du bourbonnais. In 1988, the first bourbonnais was introduced in the usa. The braque du bourbonnais was recognized by the united kennel club in 2006. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
The original name of this dog was the braque du bourbonnais. Free daily jigsaw puzzles, choose your puzzle cut, new picture daily. In 1985 the breed was officially reregistered with the federation cynologique internationales french affiliate, the society central canine scc. Not much is known on this hybrid, and it has no detailed history outside of its parent breeds. However, world war ii saw a major decline in the number of braque du bourbonnais dogs. In 1981, the club du braque du bourbonnais was recreated. Apparently, in french, braque du bourbonnais means little dog with welldeserved insecurity issues. The michel comte family is credited for the rebirth of the braque du bourbonnais. The braque du bourbonnais is a generally wellproportioned dog that is either squarely shaped or slightly longer than it is tall.
Braque du bourbonnais pictures, breed history, hunt test results, planned litters, and home of the first braque du bourbonnais versatile champion. Braque du bourbonnais dog breed information american kennel. Eventually, information about the dogs was gathered by michael comte, his brother gabriel comte and veterinary surgeon, doctor monavon, to help the breed survive. The breed was described in french literature as early as the late 1500s. Braque du bourbonnais is also a hunting and protective dog for the hunters. The braque du bourbonnais is a breed of gundog, of rustic appearance, sometimes born with a short tail, with a coat ticked with liver or fawn. There are references to it as far back as the 16th century, but it had disappeared by the 1960s.
At some point this breed was threatened with disappearance, but they thrived after world war i and the first club of braque du bourbonnais dogs enthusiasts was created back in 1925. Braque du bourbonnais dog breed facts and information. Coat the braque du bourbonnais coat is made up of short, dense, fine hair. Even then, the breed was known for its keen hunting instincts. Many members of that breed are also naturally short or bobtailed, and. Jean castaing could write in 1967 that he had seen the two last braque du bourbonnais. This is first and foremost a working dog, and should always appear as such. He was the first in a long line of bornagain bourbonnais. Download this e book for guidance on these questions and other important factors to consider when looking for a puppy. All future litters will be whelped at their acreage between brandon and sioux falls, south dakota. Yearly history of the club du braque du bourbonnais. Personally, i am now coveting the braque du bourbonnais. The braque du bourbonnais pronounced brockdoborbonnay is an ancient hunting dog from france.
Braque du bourbonnais is a french watchdog with extraordinary characteristics and features. Braque du bourbonnais dog breed information american. The braque du bourbonannais is a versatile working dog, with the stamina to work all day in the field, and a lovable companion. Please visit the history, links, and commentsreferences pages on our site for additional information. He is the only bourbonnais to hold 2 akc hunt test titles. Braque du bourbonnais wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Welcome to elk run braque du bourbonnais elk run kennels. It will enjoy sliced meats, fruit, kibble and various kinds of dry dog food. The braque du bourbonnais originated in the province of bourbonnais, france. Braque du bourbonnais jigsaw puzzle, 67 piece classic. Brittany bourbonnais dog breed facts and information. The brittany bourbonnais is a hybrid mix between the quiet brittany and the braque du bourbonnais.
In the postwar years, braque du bourbonnais breeders banded together to save their beloved hunting companion. Braque bourbonnais 8th annual rendezvous mary friedrichs. They reside in our home with our other braque du bourbonnais companions, assisting in the development of homehouse manners. In danger of disappearing, it thrived again after world war i with the. General appearance a medium sized, short haired braccoid type dog, compactly built, muscular and robust. References to this ancient and keen pointer are found in the 1500s and include an illustration entitled, canis sagax ad coturnices capiendas pantherinus or keen scented pantherlike dog for catching quail that depicted a dog keenly similar to todays braque du. The braque du bourbonnais should do well on a highquality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or homeprepared with your veterinarians supervision and approval. Braque du bourbonnais pictures and informations dog. With just a couple dozen examples in the country, the breed cannot have much in the way of reputation in the u. The braque du bourbonnais pronounced brockdoborbonnay is an ancient breed. Ive written about brock the braque du bourbonnais, my botherinlaws dog before, including the repulsive way he tries to endear himself to people by making the worlds ugliest dog face. This page was last edited on 8 december 2014, at 03.
It is an indepth study of the history, development and current status of the pointing dog. The dog strongly resembles a braque du bourbonnais, but it is the wrong color. The little female we would hunt in the foothills country of southwest idaho one day last november had only to live up to the claims of her owner. It had been described for the first time during the renaissance natural history from aldrovandi, bibliotheque nationale, paris. Braque du bourbonnais club of america home facebook. These gun dogs have a deliberate search in the field. There are also braque du bourbonnais, braque dariege, braque. The braque du bourbonnais will reach an adult height of 1822.