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Braque Français: Origin, Purpose and Size
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- France
- Height
- 49 cm
The Braque Français is a dog from France. It comes from an old type of gun dog bred to point out game birds for a hunter. The name covers two forms from southern France: the Braque français, type Gascogne, and the Braque français, type Pyrénées. Its recorded height is 49, and it is popular for hunting in France but seldom seen elsewhere.
What this breed is
The Braque Français is a French hunting dog. Its older gun-dog type was used to point out where game birds were for a hunter. Learn about it alongside dog breeds from France.
Origin and types
The breed comes from France, specifically the south in both forms named in the record. Those forms are the Braque français, type Gascogne, and the Braque français, type Pyrénées.
What stands out
Its documented purpose is clear: pointing game birds for a hunter. The Braque Français is also described as a popular hunting dog in France.
Points to weigh
The Braque Français name covers two forms, so check whether you mean the Gascogne or Pyrénées type. The breed is seldom seen outside France, which may make it less familiar in other places.
Pricing
A breed does not have software plans or subscription pricing. The supplied facts give no purchase price for a Braque Français.
Who should look elsewhere
Readers who are not looking for a hunting breed should compare other options in the dog-breeds list. Those seeking a breed with a role other than game-bird pointing may want a different starting point.
Verdict
The Braque Français suits someone drawn to an old French pointing-dog tradition and comfortable comparing its two named forms. Its history is closely tied to hunting in France, while its presence elsewhere is limited.
What stands out
- Old gun-dog type with a documented pointing role
- Origin traced to France
- Two named forms from southern France
- Popular hunting dog in France
Worth knowing
- Seldom seen outside France
- The name covers both Gascogne and Pyrénées forms
- Its recorded work centers on hunting game birds
Suits
- People interested in French pointing gun dogs
- Readers comparing hunting breeds from France
Think twice if
- You want a breed whose documented role is not hunting
- You are looking for a breed commonly seen outside France
In short
Choose the Braque Français if its French origins and pointing work match what you want to learn about in a dog. The record identifies two southern forms, Gascogne and Pyrénées, so decide which one interests you before going further. Its documented height is 49. It is well known as a hunting dog in France, but it is seldom seen elsewhere. If you need a breed with a different recorded purpose or a wider presence, compare other dog breeds instead.
Questions
Where does the Braque Français come from?
The Braque Français comes from France. Both named forms are from the south of the country.
What was the Braque Français bred to do?
It comes from an old type of gun dog used to point out the location of game birds for a hunter.
How many types of Braque Français are there?
The record names two: the Braque français, type Gascogne, and the Braque français, type Pyrénées.
How tall is a Braque Français?
Its recorded height is 49.
Is the Braque Français common outside France?
No. It is described as popular for hunting in France but seldom seen elsewhere.
Is the Braque Français a dog or another animal?
The Braque Français is a dog breed.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Braque Français — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Ariégeois — Bautt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Ariege Pointer — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Artois Hound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Auvergne Shepherd — Auteur inconnu · CC0 · file page
- Barbet — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Basset Artésien Normand — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Basset Bleu de Gascogne — M.W. Reichert · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- basset hound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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