Braque Francais Pyrenean

Temperament: Friendly, Smart, Willing to Please

Group: Foundation Stock Service

Height: 47.0–58.4 in

Weight: 18.1–24.9 lb

Energy Level: Needs Lots of Activity

Shedding: Seasonal

Grooming Frequency: Occasional Bath/Brush

The Braque Francais Pyrenean is a well-proportioned, medium-sized dog with a soft, shorthaired coat. He was bred to hunt the very rugged and arid Pyrenees Mountain range on the border of France and Spain. The breed dates back hundreds of years and is considered the common ancestor to all of today’s shorthaired pointing breeds. There are actually two types of Braque Francais: the Gascony Type and the Pyrenean type. The Braque Francais Pyrenean is the smaller and more popular of the two. He has a natural retrieve instinct and loves water. He is gentle, friendly sociable, and submissive. The Braque Francais Pyrenean is a rustic breed and hails from France. In English, he is the French Pointing Dog Pyrenean Type.