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Ariege Pointing Dog (Braque de lAriege)
Large Breed
The Ariege Pointing Dog is a beautiful breed of dog with an energetic and docile nature. The Ariege Pointing Dog is an intelligent breed and with its calm nature, this breed is very easy to train.
Breed standards
Country of origin
France
Weight
55–66 lbs / 25–30 kgs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 60–67 cm / 24–26 3/4 Inches; Females 56–65 cm / 22 1/2 — 26 Inches (Standards may vary)
Coat
Close, glossy, short, finer and smooth on the head and ears
Markings
Pale orangey fawn or sometimes brown. Fawn or brown flecks and white ticks.
Lifespan
10 - 12 years
A skilled hunter, the Ariege Pointing Dog has a very sensitive nose which has been put to good use by many hunters over the years for trailing many different types of quarry.
Temperament
The Ariege Pointing Dog is full of energy and loves plenty of exercise. Hardy in the field, with a keen sense of smell, he is very adept at retrieving and makes a versatile hunt, point and retrieve dog. Docile in many ways and relatively easy to train, he is quick and independent. The Ariege Pointing Dog makes a good companion and an excellent hunting dog. It requires consistent and firm training along with early and sufficient socialisation.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Ariege Pointing Dog is a beautiful breed of dog with a love of hunting and energy to make the most of it. The Ariege Pointing Dog was originally bred as a hunt, point and retrieve dog.
- A very good companion
- Performs very well as a hunt, point and retrieve dog
- Excellent sense of smell
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Better suited to country life
- Best with a large back yard or acreage
- Needs regular brushing