Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is generally between 12 and 14 years.
Build
A robust breed?
With robustness assessed as average to good, the Braque Français is rarely ill when it benefits from regular monitoring, an appropriate diet and sufficient activity.
Watch points
What to watch for
Prevention relies in particular on a cautious organization of meals and on monitoring any unusual digestive sign, in order to react quickly in case of emergency.
Gastric dilatation-volvulus : This digestive emergency is the main predisposition reported in the breed and requires immediate veterinary care.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Its tolerance to cold as well as to heat is average. It is advisable to adapt the duration and intensity of outings to the temperatures, avoiding sustained efforts during episodes of heat or marked cold.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
His tendency to gain weight is notable. A measured ration, adjusted to his activity, and several daily outings help preserve his physical condition.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Monitor any abdominal swelling or digestive discomfort and seek urgent veterinary care.
- Avoid physical exercise before and after the meal.
- Regularly check the condition of the ears and eyes.
- Maintain a suitable daily activity to limit weight gain.
Vaccination
French Pointer vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a French Pointer? Like all dogs, the French Pointer receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for French Pointer is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult French Pointer vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your French Pointer?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy French Pointer
Regular veterinary monitoring is recommended, with particular attention paid to the risk of gastric dilatation-volvulus and to any digestive symptom requiring prompt care.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
