Ariege Pointer

Braque de L'Ariege
Ariege Pointing Dog

Pointer of Ariege circa 1915

Other names

Ariege Pointer

Country of origin

Traits
Height	Male	60–67 cm (24–26 in)
	Female	56–65 cm (22–26 in)

Classification / standards
FCI	Group 7 Section 1.1 #177	standard
UKC	Gun Dog	standard

Dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Braque de l’Ariège, translated into English as the Ariege Pointing Dog or Ariege Pointer, is a breed of dog, a French hunting dog of pointing gun dog type. The breed is kept primarily as a hunting dog, not as a pet or showdog.

Appearance

The breed is a normally proportioned dog with drop ears. The tail is traditionally docked. The coat is short and primarily white, speckled with larger patches of colours described as orange, liver, or chestnut on the head and ears. Size is about 60–67 centimetres (24–26 in) in height at the withers. Dogs of the breed should appear powerful but without excessive heaviness, robust and of strong.^[1]

History and use

The dog type used by hunters in the Ariege region of the Pyrenees were said to be descended from dogs that were crosses of Perdigueiro de Burgos and the Bracco Italiano.^[2] The breed was developed in the 20th century by Braqque Saint-Germain and Braque Francais with the local dogs, to give them more lightness and activity. During World War II, the breed almost disappeared.

In 1990 a team of breeders decided to devote themselves to the Braque de l’Ariège's survival. In particular we have Mr. Alain Deteix to thank for the survival of the breed. He headed that team of breeders and wholeheartedly devoted himself to the revival of part of France's National heritage.^[3]

The Braque de l’Ariège is well suited to hunting wild hare and partridge.^[3] The breed is robust and very energetic, with an excellent sense of smell, and is a skilled retriever ^[4] suitable for all kinds of hunting.

Temperament

The Braque de l’Ariège is quick and energectic. It is also very independent so needs regular training and activity.^[1] It also needs regular brushing.

Recognition

The Braque de l’Ariège is recognised under that name in its country of origin, and recognised internationally under the same name. It is also recognised as the Braque de l’Ariège by the United Kennel Club in the US. It may be recognised under its original name, the English translation Ariege Pointing Dog or other various translations of the name by other minor kennel clubs, hunting clubs, or internet dog registry businesses. Outside its country of origin it is promoted as a rare breed for those seeking a unique pet.

References

1 2 Fédération Cynologique Internationale (1996-01-24). "ARIEGE POINTING DOG, Breed standard". 07.08.1998. Fédération Cynologique Internationale. Archived from the original on 22 June 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-24.
↑ Clark, Anne Rogers; Andrew H. Brace (1995). The International Encyclopedia of Dogs. Howell Book House. p. 144. ISBN 0-87605-624-9. Lay summary.
1 2 Arthus-Bertrand, Yann (1993). Dogs. Cassel & Co. p. 270. ISBN 0-304-35630-1.
↑ The Furry Critter Network. "Ariege pointer". The Furry Critter Network. Archived from the original on 30 June 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-24.

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Gundogs

Pointers	Burgalese Pointer English Setter Gordon Setter Irish Red and White Setter Irish Setter Pointer

Versatile gundogs	Ariege Pointer Blue Picardy Spaniel Bracco Italiano Braque du Bourbonnais Braque d'Auvergne Braque Français Braque Saint-Germain Brittany Ca Mè Mallorquí Cesky Fousek Drentsche Patrijshond French Spaniel German Longhaired Pointer German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Large Münsterländer Old Danish Pointer Pachón Navarro Perdigueiro Galego Picardy Spaniel Portuguese Pointer Pudelpointer Saint-Usuge Spaniel Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer Small Münsterländer Spinone Italiano Stabyhoun Vizsla Weimaraner Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Retrievers	Chesapeake Bay Retriever Curly Coated Retriever Flat-Coated Retriever Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Spaniels	American Cocker Spaniel Boykin Spaniel Clumber Spaniel English Cocker Spaniel English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel German Spaniel Kooikerhondje Pont-Audemer Spaniel Russian Spaniel Sussex Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel

Water dogs	American Water Spaniel Barbet Cantabrian Water Dog Irish Water Spaniel Lagotto Romagnolo Poodle Portuguese Water Dog Spanish Water Dog Wetterhoun

Extinct	Alpine Spaniel Braque du Puy English Water Spaniel Norfolk Spaniel Old Spanish Pointer Tweed Water Spaniel

Dogs originating in France

Hounds	Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie Ariegeois Artois Hound Basset Artésien Normand Basset Bleu de Gascogne Basset Fauve de Bretagne Beagle-Harrier Billy Briquet Griffon Vendéen Gascon Saintongeois Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Grand Bleu de Gascogne Grand Griffon Vendéen Griffon Bleu de Gascogne Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Griffon Nivernais Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Petit Bleu de Gascogne Poitevin Porcelaine

Gun dogs	Ariege Pointer Barbet Blue Picardy Spaniel Braque d'Auvergne Braque du Bourbonnais Braque Francais Braque Saint-Germain Brittany French Spaniel Picardy Spaniel Pont-Audemer Spaniel Saint-Usuge Spaniel

Pastoral dogs	Beauceron Berger Picard Briard Great Pyrenees Pyrenean Shepherd

Other	Cursinu Dogue de Bordeaux Papillon Poodle

Extinct	Braque du Puy Chien-gris Talbot

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