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Cao da Serra de Aires
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Cao da Serra de Aires vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Cao da Serra de Aires and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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
Cao da Serra de Aires
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 55 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Cao da Serra de Aires
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Cao da Serra de Aires
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.
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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