Portuguese Podengo vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Portuguese Podengo and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Portuguese Podengo
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Characteristic
Portuguese Podengo
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 70 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
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
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Portuguese Podengo
Ancient Portuguese hunting dog in three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats (smooth or wire). Lean, athletic and alert, it’s lively, clever and affectionate. Needs substantial exercise, positive training, and mental stimulation, but is generally robust and long‑lived.
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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