Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) vs Cimarrón Uruguayo
Compare Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) and Cimarrón Uruguayo 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)
Cimarrón Uruguayo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 63 cm
55 – 61 cm
Weight
22 – 28 kg
33 – 45 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
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
2/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Cimarrón Uruguayo
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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 Cimarrón Uruguayo
The Cimarrón Uruguayo is Uruguay’s national dog, a medium‑large, muscular guardian shaped by survival in the wild. Loyal, territorial, and reserved with strangers, it suits experienced owners. It has a short, low‑maintenance brindle or fawn coat and needs firm training and ample exercise.
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