Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Great Pyrenees
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) vs Great Pyrenees
Compare Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) and Great Pyrenees 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)
Great Pyrenees
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 63 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
22 – 28 kg
34 – 60 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
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
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
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 Great Pyrenees
Large, calm livestock guardian from the Pyrenees, the Great Pyrenees is a powerful white, heavy‑shedding dog with a thick coat and double dewclaws. Gentle yet strongly protective, it needs secure fencing, steady socialization, mental stimulation, and experienced, patient handling.
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