Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Compare Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) and Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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)
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 63 cm
53 – 66 cm
Weight
22 – 28 kg
25 – 36 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a strong American waterfowl retriever with a muscular build and oily, wavy brown double coat for cold waters. Loyal and reserved, it bonds closely with family, needs firm, fair training, and high daily exercise, and is generally robust but prone to joint and eye issues.
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