Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
VS
Dogue de Bordeaux
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) vs Dogue de Bordeaux
Compare Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) and Dogue de Bordeaux 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)
Dogue de Bordeaux
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 63 cm
58 – 68 cm
Weight
22 – 28 kg
44 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
5 – 10 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
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
Dogue de Bordeaux
Giant
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 Dogue de Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a massive French mastiff with a huge wrinkled head and short fawn coat. Calm, deeply attached, and often bonded to one person, it’s a quiet but protective family dog needing moderate exercise, constant human closeness, and tolerance for heavy drool and snoring.
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