The Braque du Bourbonnais is considered as one of the most ancient pointers of the pointing breeds developed in France. The breed was described in French literature as early as the late 1500’s by Ulisse Aldrovandi.The name "Bourbonnais" comes from the province of the same name in central France, today's Allier department.
The Braque du Bourbonnais
The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog
FCI Standard Number 179 : Group 7 Pointing Dogs
Origin of the gundog breed Braque du Bourbonnais:
Versatility of the breed
Due to an excellent functional gait, the Bourbonnais pointing dog can work all day .
The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog was developed to be a truly versatile breed, a breed with a keen nose and intense pointing instinct, an eagerness to retrieve from both land and water, and the energy and drive to track wounded game. These characteristics combined with a gentle character and small size and short coat makes the Bourbonnais an ideal companion and pet for the family that hunts or is involved in dog sport. From my point of view, the Bourbonnais is not bred to live in an apartment or a huge city. It is a dog who loves to be outside in the fields and needs a garden, daily walks and exercise.
Photos: Power and Passion Émy and Felicia from Elstermann Hof
Hunting Attitude and Dog Sports:
The Bourbonnais pointing dog as a hunting dog will stay in touch with their humans while searching and pointing, being very fast and able to turn extremely quickly on their hindquarters. The gait on the hunt is an energetic gallop, which can change to a fast trot in covered terrain. Braque du Bourbonnais can achieve the title "Field Trial Champion" CHT, CHT/GT, CACIT, C.I.T and are often Champion de Travail et Beauté ( Working Champions and Show Champions). The Braque du Bourbonnais was bred exclusively by hunters for hunters. The Braque du Bourbonnais is considered a field specialist, but can be used as an all-rounder. Basically, he has a very high level of passion and intelligence.
The Braque du Bourbonnais can also be used for obedience, agility, popular dog sports, tracking or as a rescue dog. Dummy training is no problem for Felicia Fleur and Emy at the age of 6 month. They also can be trained as a therapy dog for the early detection of certain types of cancer in humans.
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Braque du Bourbonnais History:
The first breed standard was published in the club’s first bulletin in 1930. Although the organization and these breeders made considerable progress, their efforts were again nearly wiped out by World War II. Also, the strict adherence to a naturally tailless dog and stringent color requirements resulted in a dog based on appearance rather than performance.
In 1985 the goal to revive the breed had been achieved, the breed standard was relaxed, spots and docked tails were considered acceptable and the breed’s noted hunting instincts restored. The new breed standard was recognized by the SCC and FCI in 1991.
CH Trialer Dias du Pontelle de Maicou, Emy's and Felicia's Grandfather on the left with the President of the Club Suisse du Braque du Bourbonnais
Pepper N'Salt des Cimes d'or with Donya Ding
Bourbonnais Pointing Dogs Standard, Breed Color and Markings, Tail today
Classified as a pointing dog, the Braque du Bourbonnais should be neither too light nor too heavy and the physique should be balanced and muscular. The eyes are rather round, hazel or amber depending on the coat color, with pigment around the eyes and truffle. The expression is expressive, soft and intelligent. The hair is fine and dense, slightly longer on the back, thinner and shorter on the head and ears. Due to the restriction of tail docking you will find more Braque du Bourbonnais with long tails today. In average there are only a few puppies in a litter born with a naturally docked tail or bobtail.
Video Felicia und Emy on the move and pointing : more Vidoes click here YouTube
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Emy : Water Work, Retrieve from land and water, Spurlaut