Braque du Bourbonnais — breed guide
A French pointer traditionally born with a very short tail — and rebuilt from near-extinction in the 1970s after the original line died out.
At a glance
- Group
- sporting
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 16–25 kg (35–55 lb)
- Life span
- 11–13 years
- Coat
- Short, fine, ticked fawn or liver coat
Living with a Braque du Bourbonnais
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Almost no grooming.
- Moderate shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Quiet.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Affectionate · Willing · Steady · Close-working
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Ear infections
- Entropion
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Braque du Bourbonnais good with kids?
Generally yes. Braque du Bourbonnaiss are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Braque du Bourbonnais good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Braque du Bourbonnais need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Braque du Bourbonnais handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Braque du Bourbonnais's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.