The Braque Francais Pyrenean was developed as a hunting dog, but has evolved into a loving family friend over time. He is not a domineering dog who is willing to satisfy his family. When properly taught, he is a good choice for families with children. Because he is not particularly territorial and loves everyone he encounters, the Braque Francais Pyrenean is not an excellent watchdog. He's a sporty dog, so he'll need lots of exercise time. When he is restricted to the backyard with little social connection with his family, he is not pleased.

Braque Francais Highlights
Breed Size	Medium
Nature	Playful, Friendly
Energy Level	Active
Intelligence	High
Barking Level	Frequent
Coat Length	Short
Breed Group	Gundog
Droll Amount	Low
Good with	Familes, Children, Dog
Feed Level	Medium, High
Colour Type	Red & White
Other Facts	Easy to train, easy to kept at home, easy to groom and loyal for their owners.

Dog History

The Braque Francais, as he was known until the mid-nineteenth century, was created in the 15th century. The Braque Francais Pyrenean is quite similar to the Braque Francais Gascogne, and the two breeds were considered one until the mid-nineteenth century. The Braque Francais Pyrenean was the smaller of the two breeds once separated, and it was mostly found in southwest France and the Pyrenees Mountains. According to several studies, the Braque Francais Pyrenean has been bred with other breeds since the 15th century, resulting in the development of a distinct breed from the Braque Francais Gascogne. The Old Spanish Pointer and the Southern Hound, both of which are now extinct, might have been utilised to generate the Braque Francais Pyrenean.

The Pyrenean Braque was developed to be smaller, more nimble, and competent of hunting in high alpine terrains. He's considered an uncommon breed, and there aren't many of them outside of France. The Braque Francais Pyrenean was originally recognised outside of Europe by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA). The Braque Francais Pyrenean was next to be recognised by the United Kennel Club (UKC), albeit he is now known as the Braque Francais De Petite Taille. He is permitted to compete in any UKC sanctioned event. The Braque Francais Pyrenean was first allowed to be registered in the Foundation Stock Service by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 2016.

Health and Care

The Braque Français is an usually healthy breed, with a lifetime of 12-14 years, thanks to its natural development and the fact that they are a working breed. Despite the paucity of relevant scientific evidence, it is often assumed that they have minimal health problems.

Patellar Luxation

Hip Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia

Aortic Stenosis

Care

The Braque Français, as an energetic and outdoor dog, will require at least an hour of strenuous activity every day. They are an intelligent breed that enjoys having their minds modified and will appreciate being trained and fulfilling chores for their master.

They'd make a terrific jogging buddy and like being outside with their family in the fresh air. A huge, gated garden would be really beneficial to them. Failure to appropriately train and engage the Braque Français' intellect will almost certainly result in undesirable and disruptive behaviour in the family.

It is essential to take appropriate care of the animals when growing Braque Francais dogs. They are highly active and energetic dogs because they were designed as a hunting breed. On a daily basis, they require plenty of mental and physical stimulation, including a lengthy daily walk and plenty of active play time. A yard to run around in will also be beneficial to the breed.

Braque Francais dogs are a breed with a high level of intelligence that responds well to training. With proper socialisation and training, they may make excellent family pets. Because it is a people-oriented breed that is eager to please, training is typically rapid.

Dog Breed Care Tips and Important Instructions

The cost of raising a braque francais on a yearly basis, which includes everything from food and snacks to vet expenses, toys, and a licence, could range from $400 to $780. This does not include the costs of spay/neuter surgery, a dog collar and leash, a dog carrier, and a doggy cage. Tip: Before taking your braque francais home for the first time, double-check that you have all of the essential supplies.

Daily exercise is necessary for Braque Francais to burn calories, engage their thoughts, and preserve their health. Daily exercise also aids braque francaiss in avoiding boredom, which can contribute to misbehaviour. Most of your braque francais' innate desires to retrieve, dig, chew, pursue, and herd will be satisfied by going outside. Exercise requirements vary depending on your braque francais's age and health, but a daily stroll around the block and ten minutes in the garden are unlikely to satisfy. If your adolescent braque francais is six to eighteen months old, his needs will be substantially higher.

Brushing your braque francais on a regular basis will help maintain it clean and decrease shedding. During the summer or other warm weather, check for fleas and ticks every day. Most braque francaiss only require bathing a few times per year. Cut or comb any mats from the braque francais's hair before bathing. If you don't remove all of the soap from the coat, dirt will attach to the soap residue.

Puppies are unquestionably simpler to handle. Take one of your hands and place it beneath your braque francais puppy's chest, with your forearm or other hand supporting his hind legs and rear. Never try to raise or grasp your dog by her front legs, tail, or neck. If you have to pick up a larger, full-grown braque francais, do it from the bottom, holding his chest with one arm and his back end with the other.

Feeding

• Between the ages of eight and twelve weeks, Braque Francais puppies require four bowls of food every twenty-four hours.
• Feed 3 meals a day to braque francais puppies aged 3 to 6 months.
• Within a 24-hour period, feed puppies aged six months to one year two meals.
• One feeding per twenty-four hours is usually adequate by the time the braque francais reaches his or her first birthday.
• Adult braque francaiss, on the other hand, may consume two lighter bowls. It is your responsibility to become acquainted with the dietary habits of your braque francais.

A healthy diet for adult braque francaiss can be achieved by mixing high-quality dry food with water, canned food, or broth. Cooked eggs, cottage cheese, and fruits and vegetables may appeal to your braque francais, but they should not account for more than 10% of his or her daily calorie intake. Puppies of the Braque Francais breed should be given high-quality, name-brand puppy chow. However, try to limit "table food" because it can create mineral and vitamin shortages, as well as teeth and bone problems, as well as finicky eating habits and obesity. Always provide clean, potable water, and clean the food and water bowls on a regular basis.

Fun Facts

• The Mammalia class includes the Braque du Bourbonnais dog.
• Typically, a Braque du Bourbonnais dog lives in a home with people. Because these dogs are so lively, they demand a lot of daily exercise. Physical and mental health are both aided by exercise. They aren't suited to living in a small space. They thrive in homes that have a yard or garden.
• Because of its short coat, the Braque du Bourbonnais is unable to withstand harsh weather. These canines thrive in rural locations or hilly places with a warm or temperate environment.
• Braques du Bourbonnais are generally found in the company of humans. This dog like to be with its family and does not appreciate being left alone.
• The Braque du Bourbonnais dog breed is free of significant health issues and has a life expectancy of 13 to 15 years.
• Braque du Bourbonnais, like other canines, reproduces through sexual contact. The average gestation time is between 63 and 65 days. Females who are pregnant have litters of three to six puppies.
• Braque du Bourbonnais is a domestic dog breed. Domesticated dogs aren't thought to be endangered.

Home Training Tips and General Information

You must keep a watch on your puppy at all times until she is trained. If you can't, you'll have to put him in a crate. Create a routine for the puppy; this will assist her in simply calming down. Hourly potty trips, feeding times, rest periods, strolls, play time, instruction, and more must all be included in the schedule. A dog with a full day has no time to be bored or misbehave.

Teach the dog to respect you. Braque Francaiss live in groups and follow a leader naturally. If you establish your authority in no clear terms, teaching will be simple since the puppy will always obey you and will not resist you.

Only use motivational training methods. Never yell at, hit, or discipline your Braque Francais. It's not only awful, but it might also lead to behavioural issues. Electric shocks, prong collars, sprays, and other methods might harm the animal.

Teach the puppy that "nothing in life is free." This is a system that is widely acknowledged as a useful teaching tool. If you do this, the dog will learn that in order to receive anything, such as affection, a stroll, or a food, he must first behave correctly.

From the first day, instil in your students the importance of saying "no." Jumping, snarling, tug-of-war, yapping, or running out of open gates and doors should not be encouraged. When there is poor behaviour, appreciate respect and dismiss or move away. The puppy will quickly grasp that if he misbehaves, he will lose his playmate.

You must see the Braque Francais in action and startle her by rattling a canister of stones to enhance a behaviour. As soon as you've completed this, assist him in straightening out his conduct and immediately reward him with a treat and admiration. Braque Francaiss seems unconcerned about what happened before, thus chastising him after an incident is pointless.

Make a point of calling/using his name in a pleasant manner. Saying "Bad TOM" or "No Tom" will cause mental uncertainty, and the Braque Francais will assume that if you call his name, it is for a bad reason. Hugs, stroking, walks, treats, and other pleasurable occurrences should be associated with the dog's name. If this happens, he will gladly reply when you call his name.

Create a short and quick workout routine, such as 10 minutes three times a day. Long, repetitive lessons might bore the Braque Francais and cause them to lose interest in studying. Make training fun by using trick training sessions to illustrate instructions like as sit, down, and come.

Learn everything there is to know about cage training, leash walking, housebreaking, and food training. These are the fundamentals that every Braque Francais puppy should learn. Learn all about the breed's quirks and distinguishing characteristics. This will provide you with valuable knowledge on how to properly train your dog.

FAQS

Braque Francais Unique Name

Male Name	Female Name
Bentley	Betty
Bruno	Baxter
Carter	Hailey
Diesel	Jade
Duke	Juno
George	London
v	Maddie
Griffin	Mika
Harley	Phoebe
Henry	Rose
Ivan	Sadie
Milo	Sasha
Murphy	Savannah
Porter	Scarlet
Remy	Blanche
Scooter	Brooke
Tripp	Keesha
Yogi	Ollie
Tommy-boy	Onie
Whiz	Lucy