Also known as Auvergne Pointer
A blue-flecked French pointer with a soft heart and hard-working nose
The Braque d'Auvergne is a French pointing breed with a short, glossy coat marked in black and white ticking. It is gentle, people-oriented and eager to work, and needs plenty of exercise and company to stay balanced.
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This breed needs about 100 minutes of activity a day. Around 5 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
100
Minutes of activity a day
5
Suggested sessions a week
Dog walking
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Around 100 minutes a day for a healthy adult, including running room and mental work such as scent games or training.
It is not ideal. This is an energetic hunting breed that does best with a garden, plenty of outings and an active household.
Generally yes. It is willing and attentive, but needs calm, consistent, reward-based training and good recall practice before off-lead freedom.
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