Like every braque breed in france, the braque du bourbonnais has its origins in the old continental braque, even if, by its origins and its characteristics it is the most distant of it. Braque du bourbonnais training guide braque du bourbonnais the braque du bourbonnais training book is a truly informative and unique training guide, full of reliable and tested information written for the admirers of this wonderful breed. Braque is translated from french as to point and to aim and its meant to indicate the outstanding pointing and retrieving. The braque du bourbonnais pronounced brockdoborbonnay is an ancient breed. And so the bourbonnais is from bourbonnais, although neither the region nor the dog exists in its original form today. The goal of this organization was to revive the breed and bring it back to its prewar prominence. Belgian malinois training guide belgian malinois training. In danger of disappearing, it thrived again after world war i with the. Pointing dogs can be dated to england and europe in about the 1650s. The braque du bourbonannais is known for its intelligence, train ability and loyalty. Bourbonnais pointer braque du bourbonnais training guide bourbonnais pointer training includes by alan turner, 9781526910714.
Hunting with the braque du bourbonnais by ed mitchell originally published in gun dog magazine. Chateau kennels is located in sioux falls, sd, in the heart of bird country. The region is now made up of parts of the departments of allier and cher. There are so many books about dogs that a dogloving reader could spend. It had been described for the first time during the renaissance natural history from aldrovandi, bibliotheque nationale, paris. Brittany bourbonnais dog breed information and pictures. The braque du bourbonnais is considered one of the most ancient pointers of the pointing breeds developed in. The braque du bourbonnais was described as having a hardy and healthy appearance and being an agreeable companion for the hunter. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to. Bessie formed the foundation for elk run kennels, now the oldest active braque du bourbonnais kennel in north america. The breeders, for a long time, wanted to impose that the puppies being born had. Due to its long history, its exact lineage is unknown, but experts believe its ancestors include the braque francais, which was most likely crossbred with native bourbonnais hunting dogs. They are extremely cooperative and train very easily, even for the first time dog handler.
The breeders, for a long time, wanted to impose that the puppies being born had to naturally have a short tail. Braque du bourbonnais bourbonnais pointing dog breeders. All future litters will be whelped at their acreage between brandon and sioux falls, south dakota. The braque du bourbonnais has history dating back to 1598, where it was featured in french art and literature from that time. Braque du bourbonnais dog breed information, pictures. Braques du bourbonnais du pech du cayrol, belfort du quercy, midipyrenees, france. Even then, the breed was known for its keen hunting instincts. The first breed standard was published in the clubs first bulletin in 1930. Poodle of braque du bourbonnais canis familiaris of braque beagle canis lupus brakke beagle, coulgo brachus braque titel op object a hunting, where. American journalists, making research for their book atlas of dog breeds. Braque du bourbonnais is also a hunting and protective dog for the hunters. Braque du bourbonnais dog breed facts and information. The braque du bourbonnais was recognized by the united kennel club in 2006.
Braques du bourbonnais du pech du cayrol home facebook. The braque du bourbonnais is also known as the bourbonnais pointer, the shorttailed pointer, the bourbonnais pointing dog, the french pointing dog, the french pointer and the. The braque du bourbonnais is considered one of the most ancient pointers of the pointing breeds developed in france. We socialize our progeny with children, adults and other canines and introduce them to traveling. Our braque du bourbonnais excel in water, nose, search, desire and drive. I am told a braque du bourbonnais is a regal birdhunting pointer known for being good with kids. There are only about three breeders in the united states. Source own work date author photo of my dog, vrac du rocher des jastres, pointing a patridge, taken by me. Jul 26, 2012 just some video of my bourbonnais pup and some of his kennel mates doing field work. A second club du braque du bourbonnais was created in 1982 by michel comte, with official recognition by the society centrale canine scc, the french affiliate of the fci, in 1985. After the first world war, a group of dedicated breeders formed the first club du braque du bourbonnais in 1925.
He is the only bourbonnais to hold 2 akc hunt test titles. Mar 25, 2010 what is a braque du bourbonnais you ask. The braque du bourbonnais originated in france, and is a gun dog of rustic appearance, born with a short tail, and with a short, ticked coat with liver or fawn coloring. From 1963 to 1973, there were no dogs registered in the lof french studbook. The braque du puy was an old breed of hunting dog in france, bred for hunting in the lowlands and known for being fast and flexible.
About the braque du bourbonnais the bourbonnais is an ancient breed that evolved in france during the 15th century in the historic province of bourbonnais. The braque du bourbonnais is a breed of gundog, of rustic appearance, sometimes born with a short tail, with a coat ticked with liver or fawn. Dog lovers can settle in with a good book, fiction or nonfiction, for young and old. Get detailed braque du bourbonnais facts, health, history, appearance, temperament, and maintenance information on wag. Affectionate, agreeable, calm, cooperative, intelligent, kind. The braque du bourbonnais is considered one of the most ancient pointers of the. The first breed club was founded in 1925, and the first standard was published in 1930. Braque du bourbonnais dog breed information american kennel. Generally, this dog breed owns following qualities that impress the people and motivate them to adopt the braque du bourbonnais. By world war ii, the braque du bourbonnais was well on its way to a full recovery. They may have descended from dogs from spain, specifically of the old spanish pointer. The braque du bourbonnais should always be extremely lean and muscular, without any exaggerated feature that would impede its working ability.
The braque du bourbonnais are calm, affectionate family companions. They are considered one of the most ancient pointers of the pointing. The breed was created in poitou in the 19th century by crossing other braques with greyhoundtype dogs. Today michel comte is known as the father of the modern braque du bourbonnais, but back then he was considered a dreamer, attempting the impossible. In the 1970s the man who would lead the effort to recreate the breed entered the scene. Stick around though because after that theres some cute puppy pictures.
Gundogs are traditionally divided into three classes. He has been in existence since before 1598 when he began appearing in french literature and art. Due to its long history, its exact lineage is unknown, but experts believe its. Braque du bourbonnais pictures, breed history, hunt test results, planned litters, and home of the only braque du bourbonnais versatile champion. Pointing dogs, sometimes called bird dogs, are a type of gundog typically used in finding game. Braque du bourbonnais pictures and informations dog. The braque du bourbonannais is a versatile working dog, with the stamina to work all day in the field, and a lovable.
The braque du bourbonnais hails from the bourbon region of central france. This is first and foremost a working dog, and should always appear as such. Rendered in the original format of a working blueprint, this unique wall art features the braque du bourbonnais breed drawn in detail along with factual. Many members of that breed are also naturally short or bobtailed, and this dog doesnt appear to have that feature. The breed was created in poitou in the 19th century by crossing other.
You can get as complex or as simple as you want with braque history. Please visit the history, links, and commentsreferences pages on our site for additional information. They reside in our home with our other braque du bourbonnais companions, assisting in the development of homehouse manners. Blue roan or blueticked is not a color associated with that breed at least in its modern incarnation. She was wondering if we sold any gifts with a bourbonnais on them. Braque du bourbonnais information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed. Braque du bourbonnais breed history the braque du bourbonnais is a pointing dog that dates back to at least the 1500s. Rufnit kennels braque du bourbonnais miscellaneous photos. Personally, i am now coveting the braque du bourbonnais. Braques du bourbonnais du pech du cayrol, belfortduquercy, midipyrenees, france. Braque du bourbonnais is a french watchdog with extraordinary characteristics and features. Their desire to please is only outdone by their desire to find birds. In 1967 jean castaing wrote that he had probably seen the last of the breed.
We took a risk on the bourbonnais, a risk worth taking. Rufnit kennels keeps our puppiesdogs current on all vaccinations and dewormings. Braque du bourbonnais pictures, breed history, hunt test results, planned litters, and home of the first braque du bourbonnais versatile champion. In 1988, the first bourbonnais was introduced in the usa. Ive written about brock the braque du bourbonnais, my botherinlaws dog before, including the repulsive way he tries to endear himself to people by making the worlds ugliest dog face. If your pleasure is running with the big boys in toplevel trials, get a bird dog from a breed that is designed for that sort of activity. The breed is a strong cobby type dog, used for rough shooting by its masters. History of the braque du bourbonnais elk run kennels. They possess exceptional noses, unbelievable desire and drive.
Jul 27, 2016 the original name of this dog was the braque du bourbonnais. The michel comte family is credited for the rebirth of the braque du bourbonnais. The original name of this dog was the braque du bourbonnais. Furgus, 2002 pointing dogs were originally used by hunters who netted the game.
In our particular case, a braque is a 40lb jack rabbit that constantly shakes with excitement, is psychotic for birds, and who when smiling looks. Braque du bourbonnais dog breed pictures, characteristics. Apparently, in french, braque du bourbonnais means little dog with welldeserved insecurity issues. Character the braque du bourbonnais is a passionate, intelligent family companion dog. At some point this breed was threatened with disappearance, but they thrived after world war i and the first club of braque du bourbonnais dogs enthusiasts was created back in 1925.
Welcome to elk run braque du bourbonnais elk run kennels. Braque du bourbonnais dog breed facts and information wag. Apr 19, 2020 braque du bourbonnais is also a hunting and protective dog for the hunters. There are also braque du bourbonnais, braque dariege, braque. These gun dogs have a deliberate search in the field. The female is less stocky and more elegant than the male. Displaying 1 5 of 5 braque du bourbonnais breeders. They are wrapped up in a medium sized package that is easily maintained with their short, minimal shedding, washandwear coats. Jan 09, 20 ive written about brock the braque du bourbonnais, my botherinlaws dog before, including the repulsive way he tries to endear himself to people by making the worlds ugliest dog face. It is a cross between the brittany spaniel and the braque du bourbonnais. This breed is complete as a hunting and family companion.
Coat the braque du bourbonnais coat is made up of short, dense, fine hair. Some dogs are bred naturally tailless, with a white background to their coat, with heavy or light ticking. It had been described for the first time during the renaissance. The braque du bourbonnais originated in the province of bourbonnais, france. What do you call a hardcharging pointing dog that is tractable. May 09, 2011 the dog strongly resembles a braque du bourbonnais, but it is the wrong color. General appearance a medium sized, short haired braccoid type dog, compactly built, muscular and robust. Braque du bourbonnais is a french watchdog with extraordinary. The braque du bourbonnais is a generally wellproportioned dog that is either squarely shaped or slightly longer than it is tall. The braque du bourbonnais will reach an adult height of 1822. In 1981, the club du braque du bourbonnais was recreated.
The braque du bourbonnais originated in france, and is a gun dog of rustic. The history of the braque du bourbonnais can be dated back all the way to the 1500s in the province of bourbonnais in france. The braque du bourbonnais is distinct for a number of reasons, not the least of which is its uncommon tail. The breed was described in french literature as early as the late 1500s. My old friend wkipedia provided some interesting history regarding the braque du bourbonnais. This is the book about the continental pointing dogs. They possess exceptional noses, unbelievable desire. We babysat gollums less attractive brother over christmas. At some point this breed was threatened with disappearance, but they thrived after world war i and the first club of braque du. It is an indepth study of the history, development and current status of the pointing dog. The braque du bourbonnais information on the braque du bourbonnais a hunting dog breed trained at autumn breeze kennel. In danger of disappearing, it thrived again after world war i with the creation of the first club, in 1925.
Braque du bourbonnais dogs were first described in the time of renaissance. We have been involved with the braque du bourbonnais breed since 1994 when we purchased our first bourbonnais, masque. He gives the impression of strength and power, without excluding a certain elegance. Elk run braque kennels is now accepting deposits for two outstanding litters that are bred to hunt by a hunter. In the postwar years, braque du bourbonnais breeders banded together to save their beloved hunting companion. The braque du bourbonnais is one of the few hunting dogs bred without a long tail. From this moment, the successes of the bourbonnais in field trials made the breed thrive. The dog strongly resembles a braque du bourbonnais, but it is the wrong color. If you prefer a closerworking dog, or perhaps one that really. And despite his proficiency at indicating the whereabouts of partridges to his human comrades, the original braque du bourbonnais nearly died out. Reading this, michel comte, with his brother, gabriel comte, and a few friends from lyon including the doctor monavon, veterinary.