Braque Saint-Germain
- Group 7: Pointers
- Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs
- With working trial
Charles Braque Braque or Compiegne
Males: 56-62 cm Bitches: 54-59 cm in exceptional specimens of 2 cm tolerance
The Braque Saint- Germain is a recognized by the FCI French breed (FCI Group 7, Section 1.1, Standard No. 115).
Origin and History
The breed originated around 1830 by crossing continental and English pointers. At the first dog exhibition in France in 1863 Braque Saint- Germain was the most represented Vorstehhundrasse; Today the breed is endangered.
Description
Up to 62 cm high dog with a short, not to fine hair in matt white with orange ( fawn ) colored drawing. A stippling is in accordance with the breed standard tolerated but not sought. The eyes are large, open and golden yellow. The rounded drooping ears that target at eye level, should not be too long. The tail is thick at base and ends in a point. The Hauptgangart the Braque Saint-Germain is the gallop.
Nature
The Braque Saint- Germain is trusting, balanced, loving and easy to train, they do not like harsh treatment.
Use
The breed is used primarily for hunting pheasants, partridges and snipes that are apportiert with soft mouth. It is suitable as a family dog .