Everything about The Ariege Pointer totally explained
The
Ariege Pointer is a
breed of
dog that descends from a French breed, the
Saint-Germain pointer. This is an old breed from the South-West of
France, and it had almost disappered prior to the
First World War. Fortunately, a few breeders decided to revive the breed from the few remaining specimens, and today's breed closely resembles the original.
Characteristics
Appearance
Braccoïd type. Its construction is powerful but without excessive heaviness, robust and of strong appearance. Its white coat mottled with pale orange or sometimes flecked with brown, together with his size, makes him an elegant distinguished looking dog.
It is solidly built, with a wide, deep chest, a back that's slightly convex in shape. It is well suited to hunting wild hare and partridge.
Temperament
This robust, very energetic dog with an excellent sense of smell is a skilled retriever, is suitable for all kinds of hunting. Quick and energectic, itr is also very independent so needs firm training, however it's docile and easy to train.. It needs spaced and exercise as well as regular brushing.
History
The Ariège Pointer is issued from the old French Braques, which in the 19th century, were crossed with Braques of Meridional (Southern) stock of white and orange coat, to give them more lightness and activity. A few Ariègeois huntsmen continued to use it, which avoided a complete disappearance of the breed. In 1990 a team of breeders decided to devote themselves to its survival. In particular we've Mr. Alain Deteix to thank for the survival of the breed. He headed that team of breeders ands wholeheartedly devoted himself to the revival of part of France's National heritage.
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