Ariège Pointer

Also called Braque de l'Ariège, Ariège Pointing Dog

Recognised breedFCI group 7Short profile

From France, the Ariège département in the south-west.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Height, male58 to 65 cm1 3

Height, female54 to 63 cm1 3

Sizelarge

steady and sociable

easy to train

tireless all-round hunting partner

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Coat and looks how to spot one

short, smooth coat

Short, fairly thick and glossy, turning finer and silkier on the head and ears. A strong, athletic build with lean legs and clear muscle lines.1 3

Colourswhite with orange-fawn patcheswhite with brown patchesfawn or brown roan / ticked1 3 2

Personality what they are like

Even-tempered and friendly with people and other dogs, cooperative and easy to teach. In the field it is energetic and quick-thinking.1 3 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

An energetic hunting breed that needs plenty of daily exercise and consistent training.2 1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short, close coat needs only simple brushing.1

Company who they like around

Gets along well with other dogs and with people.1

The story where it all began

It comes from old French braques that were crossed with southern pointing breeds in the 19th century, which made it lighter and more agile. Numbers fell sharply around the World Wars, and in 1990 a group of breeders began a programme to rebuild the breed.1 3 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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A dedicated team of breeders took on the breed's revival in 1990, after it had almost vanished.1
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The FCI standard names a preferred height: 61 cm for males and 59 cm for females.1
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It was traditionally prized for hunting hare and partridge.2

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 177, Group 7 Pointing Dogs, Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs, type Braque; current standard dated 15.09.2023. Wikipedia cites an FCI standard from August 1998.1
UKC: Gun Dog Group; recognised 2006.3

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Ariège Pointer. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year

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FCI Standard No. 177 Braque de l'Ariège fci.beused for recognition, height, coat, colours, temperament, history
Ariège Pointer - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, uses, exercise needs, history
UKC Braque de l'Ariege ukcdogs.comused for UKC recognition, height, build, colours

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.