French elegance with tradition
European hunting tradition is build of natural and cultural heritage to throughout history involving different activities - from display aristocracy on hunter’s drive, its management of forests and fauna, guilty hunting and animal species eradication to different velvet flower farming hunter’s assistant. There are several breeds that origin in French but Braque Saint Germain is described as most elegant French short haired pointer.First litter was done in 1830 with crucifixion of French and English pointer.
Searching and upgrading of goodmoves in the character and appearance of dogshave dealt primarily huntprofessionals and supervisors of hunting, which wereemployees of the wealthy kings. Braque Saint Germain is achieved by matingmore focused smell, more elegant figureand softer movements. In designingcharacter set out to create a all-embracing hunting dog, which wouldbe distinguished both at the tracing andrapport.The breed was created in the preciousat the palaces in the vicinity of Paris. The main thank is attributed to baron Larminat,which was at that time head of the Forest inspectorsin the vicinity of the city Compiegne.Originally, the so called Compiegnepointer, eventually the descendants of the first laybecome the main dogs of management of forestsites around the town of Saint Germainen Layeat the river Seine and then alsoofficially confirmed the name Braque Saint Germain.
Nursing tradition
There are many hunting dogs with white and orangehairs in Europe. For many of us itis very similar to the IstrianBraque, so that theycan be mixed as the same breed. Howeverwhen it comes to the creation of species, should not beforgotten part of the individual runningof breeders, which led to a number ofvariations. Popularity of Braque Saint Germain in the 19th centuryspeeded rapidly,also due to Paris Club supporters,which are useful advantages and improvements breeds represented by France and in neighboringcountries. Before the outbreak of the First WorldWar was the breed wasspeeded throughout the France. Between the wars, the number ofdog has reduced, to continue to this daynot really recovered.In lastyears the popularity of Braque Saint Germain is in the ascent in France, whileoutside its borders yet poorly known. Braque Saint Germain is not only known asmost elegantbetween French pointers, it is popularprimarily as an excellent partnerand an extremely gentle and inseparable companionof the family.We visited the first litter of Braque Saint Germain in Sloveniaat Vesna Bizjak fromLjubljana,who ismore than happy with these "French hunters": "When we started with the husbandchoosing a dog, the first criteria was to search afamily dog. In addition, wewere fan of pointers. As a result of rare breedSlovenia and neighboring countries were unable to obtain the Braque Saint Germain puppy; we decided to make contact withFrench clubs. After a few monthswewere informed that in Francewe can getafter dog. From the first moment Allete (Leti) was amember of our family. She has takenthe birth of Maja and Urban very good. Now, we areobserving the coexistence of the child and the dog andwecan’t imagine it could be howotherwise.
Gentle and dynamic
Braque Saint Germain is medium-highgrown dog and is larger from our famous IstrianBraque, the colorof the nose is different and softer, and it has more elegantmovement. Females are up to 59 centimetersof height, while the males are up tothree centimeters higher. On average, they havefrom 20 to 28 kg. The Braque Saint Germain is a well defined and goodmuscular dog with good physical condition. Authorizedcolors are brown and white. Prohibitedis black. The characteristic of Braque Saint Germain are brown ears and a dark pink nose.Over the body there brown to dots may appear atany site. Line over the head is round with a broad principle, and longand a flat snout. The golden-yellow eyesgive honest, gentle and niceexpression.
Although the hunting origin itneeds gentle education
Braque Saint Germain is despite its wildlifeorigin the dog that needsproximity to humans. It can be described as smart, calmand obedient dog, very sensitiveto learn, but needs the goodseducation. Sometimes it can be stubborn, or the dog withhigh attitude,but it is nevertheless a very pleasant companion.We must not forget also tohis work habits, it is very diligentcomprehensive and useful hunting dog;any such task is to revive it withoutcases.Vesna Bizjak and its BSG cooperatesexhibitions and other kennelactivities, both are complementaryby nature, which is primarily a very dynamic:"Braque Saint Germain by its natureneeds a lot of movement and exploration.The more monotonous day-oldwalking is eager to permanent mental incentivesit is intelligent and quick splenetic dog.It can easily remember lessons it was thought, and it can repeat them after a fewmonths without any problems again. Despite itshunting nature, it is very gentle, friendlyand a great family dog, an inseparable companionconductor and his family. Insociety of children is characterized by patience,attention and passion for the game”tells Vesna.
Text and photos Uroš Mlinar