Braque Saint-Germain
FCI 115
59 cmAdult male
at the withers
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Braque Saint-Germain — size comparison
The Braque Saint-Germain is a slender, well-muscled dog with short white hair and orange patches. A pale nose, drop ears and gentle expression give it a distinc
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Braque Saint-Germain — size comparison — facts and sources
The Braque Saint-Germain is a slender, well-muscled dog with short white hair and orange patches. A pale nose, drop ears and gentle expression give it a distinctive look. Long legs and proportions permit free running. It resembles a Pointer while retaining its own French pointing-dog type.
It originated around 1830 through crossing an English Pointer with a continental pointing dog. Breeding began in royal kennels at Compiègne, then Saint-Germain-en-Laye, which supplied the name. During the nineteenth century it was also popular at French shows. The breed club was founded in 1913. Bird hunting remained its main speciality.
It is usually sociable, affectionate and eager to stay with family. It cooperates attentively but responds poorly to rough handling. In the field it becomes animated, searches and points located game. A gentle grip is valued in retrieving. Close human contact helps combine initiative with responses to the handler's signals.