At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short coat
Two types: the Gascogne is larger with a thicker, well-furnished coat and longer ears, while the Pyrénées is smaller and lighter with a finer, shorter coat and tighter skin. Heights: Gascogne males 60-69 cm and females 58-68 cm; Pyrénées males 51-58 cm and females 49-56 cm.132
Personality what they are like
An all-round hunting companion that points, retrieves, flushes and follows a trail over varied country, with an open and honest expression.21
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A working pointer built for long days in the field; it suits an active household or a hunting home.132
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Short coat, finer on the head and ears, with no trimming called for in the standards.13
The story where it all began
The French pointer developed in south-western France and the central Pyrenees, where two regional types took shape in relative isolation. Wikipedia records a breed club from 1850 and standards from 1880. Today the FCI keeps a separate standard for each type.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
- 1
The breed comes in two officially separate sizes, each with its own FCI standard.1
- 2
On the larger Gascogne type, the ears reach the tip of the nose when drawn forward.2
- 3
It is a true all-rounder: it points, retrieves, flushes and trails game.2
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The two types developed apart from each other in their home regions.1
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard no. 133 (type Gascogne, the larger type), Group 7, Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs, with working trial; standard dated 01.08.2023.1
- FCI
- Standard no. 134 (type Pyrénées, the smaller type), Group 7, Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs, with working trial; standard dated 01.08.2023.3
- UKC and Canadian Kennel Club
- The only English-speaking registries listed as recognising the breed.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Braque Français. 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. 133 Braque Français type Gascogne fci.beused for recognition, size, coat, colours, history
- Wikipedia: Braque Français en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, recognition, colours, temperament, history, fun facts
- FCI Standard no. 134 Braque Français type Pyrénées fci.beused for recognition, size, coat
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.