Photo: Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Braque Saint-Germain
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- France
- Height
- 54 cm
About the Braque Saint-Germain
Braque Saint-Germain is a medium-large dog breed from France, described as a versatile hunting dog. It is used as a gun dog and pointer and also hunts other small game. The word “Braque” refers to pointing dogs. The breed was developed around 1830 by crossing English and French pointing-type dogs. These details outline its origin and hunting role, which may help readers understand the kind of work associated with the breed. The listed height is 54, though no unit is specified. The available facts do not describe the breed’s temperament, grooming, exercise needs, or suitability as a companion, so they provide only a partial picture for anyone considering one.
What stands out
- Versatile hunting dog
- Used as a gun dog and pointer
- Also hunts other small game
- Originated in France
Worth knowing
- Temperament and care needs are unspecified
Who it suits
It may suit readers interested in a medium-large dog for hunting work, including pointing and other small-game hunting.
In short
Braque Saint-Germain is presented as a versatile hunting breed with a long history in France. The facts describe its role but do not explain its everyday care or companion suitability.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Braque Saint-Germain — 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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