Greyhound
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Greyhound vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Greyhound 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
Greyhound
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
68 – 76 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
28 – 50 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Greyhound
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Giant
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Greyhound
Tall, slender Greyhounds are sprinting sighthounds, built for speed yet calm indoors. They have a short, low‑maintenance coat in many colors and need soft bedding and weather protection. Gentle, sensitive, and affectionate, they suit owners who provide routine, kind training, and moderate daily exercise.
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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