Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Västgötaspets
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) vs Västgötaspets
Compare Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) and Västgötaspets 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)
Västgötaspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 63 cm
31 – 33 cm
Weight
22 – 28 kg
9 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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 Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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