Brittany (Breton) vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Brittany (Breton) and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Brittany (Breton)
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Brittany (Breton)
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
47 – 51 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
20 – 23 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Brittany (Breton)
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Brittany (Breton)
The Brittany (Épagneul Breton) is a compact, athletic French gundog with a short or bobbed tail and easy‑care coat. Affectionate, sensitive, and highly energetic, it needs substantial daily exercise and gentle, positive training, thriving as both an active family companion and versatile hunting dog.
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.
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