BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
HEMI — Braque du Bourbonnais/Liver
Photo courtesy of Rufnit Kennels Braque du Bourbonnais |
Breed Registries:
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The FCI is the World Canine Organization, which includes 84 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 339 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The "owner" countries of the breeds write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:
The Province of Bourbon, France
Height:
Males: 51-57 cm (20-22½ inches)
Females: 47-56 cm (18½-22 inches)
Weight:
Males: 18-25 kg (39.5-55 lbs); Females: 16-22 kg (35-48.5 lbs)
Breed Profile:
The Braque du Boubonnais' origin can be traced as far back as 1598. For several years, breeders wanted to impose that puppies being born have a naturally short tail. This, however, resulted in no registrations of the breed between 1963 and 1973 due to the reduced gene pool. In 1970, a team of dedicated breeders appointed themselves the task of helping to revitalize the breed and, thanks to careful and selective breeding, they have succeeded.
The Braque du Bourbonnais is an elegant, short haired, muscular, medium sized pointing dog. When hunting, the Bourbonnais is full of passion, cautious, and cooperative. The Bourbonnais is intelligent, easily and quickly trained and remarkably adaptable to the most varied terrain and game. As a family companion, the Braque du Bourbonnais is calm, affectionate and very people oriented. The Bourbonnais also, typically, gets along well with other dogs.
Photo courtesy of Rufnit Kennels Braque du Bourbonnais
As a sporting breed, the Braque du Bourbonnais needs daily exercise and is not recommended for apartment living. A large yard and hunting family is ideal for this breed who was bred to hunt. However, this is not a dog to be left alone and should be allowed to reside in the home with his family. He requires human companionship and does not do well if kept isolated from his family.
The Braque du Bourbonnais' coat is short, fine and dense and comes in either liver or fawn with strong to moderate ticking and possible spotting. The nose is the same colour as the coat. The tail is short or naturally absent.
Health Issues
The Braque du Bourbonnais is typically a healthy breed. However, like all breeds, the Bourbonnais may be susceptible to certain health problems. Some of the conditions sparingly seen with this breed include: Hip Dysplasia, eye problems including entropion and ectropion, as well as Pulmonic Stenosis of the heart.
If you are considering the adoption of a Braque du Bourbonnais puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
- Health and Nutrition — Growing section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website which includes information on several health and nutrition related issues.
- Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) — Providing a source of health information for owners, breeders, and scientists that will assist in breeding healthy dogs. CHIC is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).
- AKC Canine Health Foundation — Working towards developing scientific advances in canine health.
- Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
- Ontario Veterinary College (OVC)
- University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip)
- HealthGene — HealthGene Corporation is the leading provider of veterinary DNA diagnostic services in Canada.
Breed Standards
- UKC Breed Standard
- FCI Breed Standard No. 179 — Bourbonnais Pointing Dog (Braque du Bourbonnais)
- Standard Officiel de Travail du Braque du Bourbonnais (2004) — Official Working Standard of the Braque du Bourbonnais from the Club Officiel du Braque du Bourbonnais (France)
Grooming Information
- Grooming — This section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.
Training Resources
- Training — For training information, see this growing section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
Additional Information
- Braque du Bourbonnais Information — Available in French and English
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — For information on the many sports and activities you can get involved in with your dog.
- Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website provides information and listings of organizations that are involved in various dog jobs, such as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Protection Dogs, and much more.
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