Braque du Bourbonnais

The Physical Characteristics of the Braque du Bourbonnais

The physical characteristics of the Braque du Bourbonnais breed are best described as follows:

-Regal medium-sized short haired, muscular, pointing dog
-Rounded head
-Nose matches the color of the coat
-Strong, wide muzzle at its base
-Coat colors are liver and fawn

Personality and Temperament of the Braque du Bourbonnais

The Braque du Bourbonnais is a human oriented breed. Amongst, the family, the canine will be affectionate and peaceful. Do not consider isolating this breed, it will be quite disturbed. With other domestic dogs, the Braque du Bourbonnais can be quite amicable.

On hunting jaunts, the Braque du Bourbonnais is astute, careful, full of passion, well-balanced and extremely cooperative. On most terrains, the breed can adapt easily. They are not limited when it comes to hunting different game. Unlike other hunting dogs where training may be a challenge, the Braque du Bourbonnais is an expedient learner.

Other Breed Characteristics

The average height of a male Braque du Bourbonnais is 20-22.5 inches. The female stands at 18.5 to 22 inches. The male Braque weighs between 39.5 to 55 pounds and the female 35 to 48.5 pounds. The life expectancy of the Braque du Bourbonnais breed is from 13 to 15 years.

Breed’s Health Problems

Overall the Braque du Bourbonnais is a healthy breed. The few health concerns are hip dysplasia, eye problems (entropion or ectropion) and a heart disorder, pulmonary stenosis.

Ideal Living Conditions for the Braque du Bourbonnais

Despite the Braque du Bourbonnais daily requirement of exercise, this breed yearns for attention and companionship from the family. Outdoor living suits the Braque du Bourbonnais very well but without interaction with the family or human contact, the dog may come quite depressed or destructive. Nonetheless, due to this dog’s need for family involvement, it prefers indoor living opposed to being kenneled, outdoors.