English Springer Spaniel vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare English Springer Spaniel and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
English Springer Spaniel
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
50 – 51 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
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
English Springer Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium, athletic gundog with a feathered, weather‑resistant coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, affectionate and people‑oriented, it requires 1.5–2 hours of daily mental and physical exercise. Generally healthy, active, and suited to engaged, outdoorsy homes.
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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