Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
VS
Berger Picard
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) vs Berger Picard
Compare Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) and Berger Picard side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Berger Picard
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 63 cm
55 – 65 cm
Weight
22 – 28 kg
28 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Berger Picard
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
About Berger Picard
Rustic French herding dog with a shaggy, weather‑resistant coat and large erect ears. Medium‑large, athletic and balanced. Intelligent, sensitive, devoted to family, but reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialisation and consistent, gentle training.
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