Saint Germain Pointer
Other names: Braque Saint-Germain, Saint-Germain Pointing Dog
A versatile working dog that is used for both pointing, hunting, flushing and retrieving game. The Braque Saint-Germain works with various types of game, including pheasants and rabbits. Although generally known as hunting dogs, they are also popular as show dogs, with their very specific and uniform appearance.
Key facts about the Saint Germain Pointer
Origins and history
The Braque Saint-Germain breed first began during the 1830s by breeding the Braque Francais and the English Pointer. It is known that King Charles X was gifted 2 Pointer dogs, one of whom, known as Miss, was used for breeding with a Braque Francais male. Initially, the breed was named Compiegne Pointers as a result of the kennel location, but later when they relocated to the Saint-Germain region, the breed took up this name. In 2006, the UK Kennel Club granted full recognition to the breed within their gun dog group.
FCI breed nomenclature
FCI Group
Group 7 - Pointing Dogs
Section
Section 1 : Continental Pointing Dogs
Physical characteristics of the Saint Germain Pointer
Adult size
Female : Between 21 and 23 in
Male : Between 22 and 24 in
Weight
Female : Between 44 and 55 lb
Male : Between 44 and 55 lb
Coat colour
White and orange.
Type of coat
The Braque Saint-Germain has a short, sleek coat.
Eye colour
Amber to golden.
Description
The Braque Saint-Germain is a medium sized dog with an athletic body and heavy bone structure. With a tucked-up tummy, a deep chest, a level backbone and a long, arched neckline. This breed has ears that hang down beside their heads and tapered, low set tails.
Good to know
The Braque Saint-Germain is bigger boned and thicker skinned than his relative, the French Pointer. Likewise, he is also considered to be a faster runner than the French Pointer. However, one point to note is that the Braque Saint-Germain is the only breed of pointing dog that does not have his tail docked.