Braque d'Auvergne

Also called Auvergne Pointer, Bleu d'Auvergne

Recognised breedFCI group 7Short profile

From France, the Cantal area of the Auvergne in south-central France.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Height, male55 to 63 cm1 2

Height, female51 to 59 cm1 2

Sizemedium

gentle and affectionate

clever and obedient

excellent nose

Coat and looks how to spot one

short smooth coat

A short, glossy coat that is neither silky nor harsh, on a sturdy but elegant body built to move easily over rough ground.1 2

Colourswhite with black ticking and black patches (giving a bluish look)black head and ears1 2

Personality what they are like

A soft-natured, loving dog that is bright and willing to listen. It has a keen sense of smell for the hunt and settles well into family life.1 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A working pointer with a light, supple gait made for long days crossing difficult country; it suits an active outdoor lifestyle.1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

Its short, shiny coat has no trimming called for in the standard.1

The story where it all began

An old French pointing breed that has lived in the mountains of Cantal for more than two centuries, descended from local hunting dogs. A long-told story links it to the Knights of Malta. The FCI standard dates back to 1955.1 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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Black ticking over a white base gives the coat a blue sheen, hence the name 'Bleu d'Auvergne'.2
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Its head and ears are always black.2
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The breed has lived in the Cantal region for more than 200 years.1
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The UK's Kennel Club added it to its list in 2016.2

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 180, Group 7 (Pointing Dogs), Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs, type Braque, with working trial; standard dated 24.03.2004.1
The Kennel Club (UK): Recognised from 1 April 2016.2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Braque d'Auvergne. 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 8every year

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FCI Standard no. 180 Braque d'Auvergne fci.beused for recognition, size, coat, colours, temperament, history
Wikipedia: Braque d'Auvergne en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, recognition, colours, history, fun facts

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