Short History of the Breed:
The Bourbonnais Pointing Dog is already known in 1598 as a dog " skilful at hunting quail (ALDROVANDI'S Natural History, National Library). He is described by the ancient authors as a pleasant companion of the hunter, of rustic and healthy appearance, born with a short tail, showing a white coat with widespread pale brown or fawn fine ticking.
The breeders have for a long time wanted to impose an original coat of " faded lilac " and also of being born with a natural short tail. Such a strict selection, on secondary points, cannot be imposed on a breed with a reduced gene pool, and in addition submitted to working trials. The result of that reverse selection ended in a total disaffection of the breeders : between 1963 and 1973 there were no registrations with L.O.F.
In 1970, under the influence and impetus of Michel COMTE, a team of breeders gave themselves the task of helping towards the survival of the Bourbonnais Pointing Dog. The club was recreated in 1981.

Physical Description & Size:
Short-haired " Braque " type Pointing Dog, of medium size, medium proportions, muscular, giving the impression of strength and power, yet with a certain elegance; the bitch is slightly less stocky and a bit more elegant.

Temperament:
At home, kind and affectionate. When hunting full of passion, cautiousness, balance and cooperative intelligence; remarkable ease of adaptation to the most varied terrains and game; if necessary, aptitude to tracking, but usually testing the air by carrying the head reasonably high. Aptitude to point, useful and precise.

Needs (exercise, grooming, living conditions, diet):
Needs at least moderate exercise.

Health Issues, Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years life expectancy.

AKC or Other Group:
Pointing dogs group.

Links:
Michael Comte, encyclopedic site about the breed, from the archives of his father Michel Comte:
http://www.braquedubourbonnais.info