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Ariege Pointer


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The Ariege Pointer is the result of nineteenth-century crosses of the old French Pointing Dog with white- and orange-coated pointers from southern France and perhaps the Saint Germain Pointer for added lightness and vigor. Hunters and breeders in Ariège, France are dedicated to the survival of the breed.

The Ariege Pointer is a breed of dog that descends from a French breed, the Saint-Germain pointer. This is an old breed from the South-West of France, and it had almost disappered prior to the First World War. Fortunately, a few breeders decided to revive the breed from the few remaining specimens, and today's breed closely resembles the original.

This hardy, very energetic dog with an excellent sense of smell is a skilled retriever suited to all kinds of hunting. He is used particularly on partridge and quail. Quick and independent, he needs firm training. This dog finds its origins in France. Probably a cross of the French pointing dogs with other pointers in the south of France. He makes a great retriever hunting dog and is full of energy and needs plenty of room to run. Although he makes a great family dog you will find he is very independent.

Braccoïd type. Its construction is powerful but without excessive heaviness, robust and of strong appearance. Its white coat mottled with pale orange or sometimes flecked with brown, together with his size, makes him an elegant distinguished looking dog. It is solidly built, with a wide, deep chest, a back that is slightly convex in shape. It is well suited to hunting wild hare and partridge.

This robust, very energetic dog with an excellent sense of smell is a skilled retriever, is suitable for all kinds of hunting. Quick and energectic, itr is also very independent so needs firm training, however it is docile and easy to train. It needs spaced and exercise as well as regular brushing.

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 it, which avoided a complete disappearance of the breed. In 1990 a team of breeders decided to devote themselves to its survival. In particular we have Mr. Alain Deteix to thank for the survival of the breed. He headed that team of breeders ands wholeheartedly devoted himself to the revival of part of France's National heritage.

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