Ariege Pointing Dog

Ariege Pointing Dog (Braque de l'Ariège) ORIGIN : France. UTILIZATION : Pointing dog. BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Ariège Pointer is issued from the old French Braques, which in the 19th century, were crossed with Braques of Meridional (Southern) stock of white and orange coat, to give them more lightness and activity. A few Ariègeois huntsmen continued to use him, which avoided a complete disappearance of the breed. In 1990 a team of breeders decided to devote themselves to its survival. GENERAL APPEARANCE : Braccoïd type. His construction is powerful but without excessive heaviness, robust and of strong appearance. One prefers subjects with lean legs, prominent muscles and well defined lines. His white coat mottled with preferably pale orange or sometimes flecked with brown, together with his size, makes him an elegant distinguished looking dog. BEHAVIOUR /TEMPERAMENT : Adapted to all types of hunting, he is resistant, docile and easy to train.