Ariege Pointing Dog
Ariegský ohař krátkosrstý
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 54–65 cm |
Recognition features
- White coat with fawn or light-brown patches, often ticked
- Long, fine ears curled inward and set at eye level; nose orange to pale brown, never black
- Lean, muscular build with a long head narrow at the zygomatic arches
Purpose
A pointing dog suited to all types of hunting; resistant, docile and easy to train.
History
The Ariège Pointer most likely descends from the old French Braques; crossings in the 19th century with southern white-and-orange Braques gave it more lightness and dynamism. Numbers shrank during the World Wars, but a few Ariège hunters kept using the breed and prevented its complete disappearance; in 1990 a team of breeders committed to its survival and renewal.
Coat
Short, rather thick, well-provided glossy coat, finer and smooth on head and ears. White ground with extended, sometimes ticked patches in all shades from pale to vivid orange-fawn and slight brown; black spots are not allowed.
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