Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Dutch Kooikerhondje
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) and Dutch Kooikerhondje 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)
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 63 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
22 – 28 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
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
3/5
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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
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 Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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