Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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)
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 63 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
22 – 28 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
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 Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium, athletic Irish farm terrier turned family companion, known for its silky low‑shedding wheaten coat, cheerful people‑oriented nature, strong grooming needs, lively but trainable temperament, and generally robust health with some breed‑specific risks.
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