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Name	Ariege Pointer	Braque Francais	Braque du Bourbonnais
Origins	France	France	France
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ariege Pointing Dog Braque de l’Ariège	Braque Francais de Grande Taille French Pointing Dog	Bourbonnais Pointing Dog Bourbonnais Pointer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Which is the smallest dog, Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque Francais? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais weight comparison:	25–30 kg	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Males: 39.5-55 pounds (18-25 kg), Females: 35-48.5 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25–30 kg	Male: 52.5 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Males: 39.30 pounds (21.5 kg), Females: 35-48.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inches (60–67 cm), Female: 22–26 inches (56–65 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 20–22 inches (51–57 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 24–26 inches (60–67 cm), Female: 22–26 inches (56–65 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 20–22 inches (51–57 cm), Female: 19–22 inches (48–55 cm)

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$1200	$900-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Braque Francais is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais intelligence:	Very smart: Ariege Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Braque Francais is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais trainability comparison.	Ariege Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Ariege Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Ariege Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.	Braque Francais dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Energetic Docile Quick Trainable Robust	Obedient Social Athletic	Intelligent Affectionate Kind Agreeable Calm Cooperative
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Ariege Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Braque Francais dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Braque du Bourbonnais dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais?	High: Ariege Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Braque Francais dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais social needs comparison:	Ariege Pointer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Braque Francais dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Ariege Pointer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Braque Francais dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Ariege Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Braque Francais dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais playfulness comparison:	The Ariege Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Braque Francais is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Braque du Bourbonnaiss, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais?	A lot: Ariege Pointer is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Braque Francais rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Braque du Bourbonnais barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Ariege Pointer breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Braque Francais breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Braque du Bourbonnais breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Ariege Pointer dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Braque Francais dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Braque du Bourbonnais dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Ariege Pointer dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Braque Francais dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Ariege Pointer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Braque Francais bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Braque du Bourbonnais bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Ariege Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Braque Francais has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Braque du Bourbonnais has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais mouthiness comparison:	Ariege Pointer dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Braque Francais dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais health comparison. Which is the healthier: Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais?	The Ariege Pointer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Braque Francais is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Braque du Bourbonnais is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Entropion Ectropion Pulmonic Stenosis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Ariege Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Braque Francais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Braque du Bourbonnais should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais lifespan comparison. How long do Ariege Pointer, Braque Francais and Braque du Bourbonnais breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Ariege Pointer: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Braque Francais: 12 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Braque du Bourbonnais: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais energy level comparison:	Ariege Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are high-energy dogs.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Ariege Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Braque Francais dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Ariege Pointer dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Braque Francais dogs don't need too much sleep.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Ariege Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Braque Francais has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Braque du Bourbonnais has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais coat comparison:	Fine	Fine Thick Well-furnished	Dense
Colors What are the original Ariege Pointer, Braque Francais and Braque du Bourbonnais color?	White Brown Fawn Orange Fawn ticked Brown ticked	White & Red	White Brown Fawn Spotted
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Ariege Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Braque Francais requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Braque du Bourbonnais doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or {name3 shedding:	Ariege Pointer dogs are low shedders. See more.	Braque Francais dogs shed moderately. See more.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais?	Medium ⏺ The Ariege Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Braque Francais has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Braque du Bourbonnais has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Ariege Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Braque Francais is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Braque du Bourbonnais drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Ariege Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.	Braque Francais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Which dog is more friendly?	Ariege Pointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Ariege Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Ariege Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Braque Francais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais?	Ariege Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Braque Francais dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais?	No Ariege Pointer dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Braque Francais dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Braque du Bourbonnais dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Ariege Pointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Braque Francais is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Braque du Bourbonnais is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Ariege Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Braque Francaiss are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Braque du Bourbonnaiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Ariege Pointer or Braque Francais or Braque du Bourbonnais? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais?	Not really Ariege Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Braque Francais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Braque du Bourbonnais breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Ariege Pointer and Braque Francais and Braque du Bourbonnais have?	3-5 puppies	6 to 8 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Ariege Pointer vs Braque Francais vs Braque du Bourbonnais Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	No data available

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