Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Hovawart
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) vs Hovawart
Compare Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) and Hovawart 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)
Hovawart
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 63 cm
58 – 70 cm
Weight
22 – 28 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 14 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
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
4/5
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Characteristics
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
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 Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
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