Pure Breeds
Bourbonnais Pointer
A.K.A. : Braque du Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais Pointing Dog
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Bourbonnais Pointer
A.K.A. :Braque du Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais Pointing Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
| Overview: | The Bourbonnais Pointer has been used in bird hunting since the 1500s in France. The breed declined heavily during and after the Second World War. Devoted breeders are working to resurrect the breed. |
| Breed Group: | Sporting |
| Weight (lbs): | 35-55 |
| Height (in): | 19-22.5 |
| Colors: | chestnut or fawn with spotting |
| Coat: | The coat is short and fine. It's dense, a little coarser on the back. |
| Character: | Bourbonnais Pointers are good hunters and companions for a family. |
| Temperament: | The Bourbonnais Pointer gets along with children and other pets when they are raised together. |
| Care: | The coat needs to be bathed and brushed occasionally. |
| Training: | Boubonnais Pointers respond well to firm, but gentle training. |
| Activity: | This breed needs regular exercise. If you live in an apartment, it must be walked every day. |
| Country of Origin: | France |
| Life Expectancy: | 12-14 |