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# The Bourbonnais Pointer: temperament, price, health, and breeders
France
An elegant French pointing dog, gentle with the family and passionate in the field.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–15 yearsBudget ≈ €115/monthPuppy €600 – €800
[Find a breeder 6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bourbonnais-pointer) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=bourbonnais-pointer)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Family gentleness: he is gentle, affectionate and close to his owners.
- Versatility in hunting: he works with determination and precision on varied terrains and game.
- Easy maintenance: his very short coat only requires regular brushing.
- Intelligence: he understands quickly when training is consistent, firm and kind.
- High exercise needs: short walks are not enough for its physical and mental balance.
- Hunting instinct: recall and managing chases require serious training.
- Demanding urban life: it tolerates a sedentary daily life or one lacking stimulation poorly.
- Skin vigilance: the breed has predispositions to several dermatological conditions.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Responsible hunters: its natural abilities make it a versatile and diligent pointing dog.
- Active households: it gladly accompanies long walks and outdoor activities.
- Families with plenty of time: its gentleness and attachment are fully expressed with a regular presence.
- Country living: space and varied outings meet its natural needs well.
Not recommended for
- Sedentary people: its significant need for daily exercise would be difficult to meet.
- Prolonged absences: this dog, close to its family, copes poorly with a daily life without sufficient interaction.
- Only short walks: it needs to explore, run and use its sense of smell.
- Households refusing recall training: its hunting instinct requires early and regular training.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
53 cmBourbonnais Pointer
- Height at the withers
- 48–57 cm
- Weight
- 16–25 kg
- Coat
- Short, fine and dense
- FCI group
- 7
- Origin
- France
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Bourbonnais Pointer in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
An old French breed originating from the historic region of Bourbonnais, corresponding in particular to the current department of Allier, the Braque du Bourbonnais is mentioned as early as the end of the 16th century in the work Natural History by the naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi, published in 1598. After the 1930s, an overly restrictive selection aimed at dogs naturally without a tail led the breed to the brink of extinction. From the 1970s, passionate breeders relaunched a conservation program based on the quality of the dogs and their hunting abilities. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale definitively recognized the breed on 29 June 1955.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Braque du Bourbonnais is a medium-sized pointing dog, stocky and harmonious, combining strength and elegance. Its back is straight, its withers well defined and its musculature firm. Its characteristic head, described as pear-shaped, has a moderate stop, a broad nose and a powerful muzzle that tapers toward the tip. Its large rounded eyes, hazel to dark amber, express gentleness and intelligence. Its ears, broad at the base, are set at eye level and hang flat. The coat, very short, fine and dense, is slightly thicker on the back. The predominantly white coat is speckled with brown or ticked with fawn. The tail, set rather low, may be naturally absent in some dogs.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Passionate, intelligent and determined, the Braque du Bourbonnais has the qualities of a versatile pointing dog capable of working with precision on varied terrains and game. At home, it reveals a gentle, tender and affectionate temperament. Close to its owners, it enjoys family life and is generally good with children. Early socialization promotes a peaceful cohabitation with its fellow dogs and other animals.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Active and enduring, this hunting dog needs long daily outings and regular activities that engage its sense of smell, its recall and its physical abilities. It thrives particularly in the countryside or with an athletic household. An urban life remains possible if its exercise needs are truly met, but simple hygienic walks do not suit it. After sufficient activity, it knows how to be calm and affectionate within the household.
Training
## Training and socialization
Its training must combine firmness, gentleness and consistency. Intelligent and receptive, the Braque du Bourbonnais makes good progress with short, regular and motivating sessions. Recall, long-line walking and control of the chasing instinct must be worked on early. Positive methods should be favored, while maintaining clear and consistent rules.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Bourbonnais Pointer
The price of a Braque du Bourbonnais varies depending on the quality of the breeding, the lineage, the health guarantees, registration with the LOF and the dog's intended purpose, notably companionship, hunting or showing.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bourbonnais-pointer/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Rustic and generally robust, the Braque du Bourbonnais enjoys fairly solid health. The breed nevertheless shows predispositions to certain dermatological conditions and its drooping ears require attentive monitoring, especially after outings in vegetation or humid areas.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bourbonnais-pointer/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Braque du Bourbonnais needs a complete, digestible diet adapted to its activity level. The needs of a companion dog differ greatly from those of a dog hunting for several hours, which requires adjusting the ration according to actual expenditure.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bourbonnais-pointer/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Braque du Bourbonnais is recognizable by its light coat finely speckled, traditionally described in two shades, wine lees for brown and peach blossom for fawn. Some puppies are born with a very short tail or no tail, a historical characteristic of the breed which must however never take precedence over health, temperament and functional abilities.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Bourbonnais Pointer
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Braque du Bourbonnais live in an apartment?
Life in an apartment is possible only if the dog gets long outings every day, scent exercises and real physical exertion. He is naturally more comfortable in a rural environment or with a very active household.
### Is the Braque du Bourbonnais suitable for children?
He is generally gentle, affectionate and close to his family, which makes him a good companion for respectful children. As with any dog, interactions must be supervised by an adult.
### Is the Braque du Bourbonnais hypoallergenic?
No. His short coat and low shedding do not make him hypoallergenic, because allergens are also present in dander and saliva.
### What grooming does his coat require?
Weekly brushing is generally sufficient. The ears should be checked after each outing and cleaned regularly, especially after going through vegetation or a damp area.
## Find a Bourbonnais Pointer breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Bourbonnais Pointer breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Bourbonnais Pointer breeders by country
[6 breeders of Bourbonnais Pointer in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bourbonnais-pointer) [1 breeder of Bourbonnais Pointer in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bourbonnais-pointer/finland)
[All breeders of Bourbonnais Pointer in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bourbonnais-pointer)
## Ready to welcome a Bourbonnais Pointer?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bourbonnais-pointer)
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