These dogs are highly energetic characters and love nothing better than having a job to do. For this reason, they would do best with a family able to offer them lots of opportunities to be involved with physical activities, whether that is jogging alongside their ‘hoomans’ or playing a fun game in the garden! They are also very clever and will require lots of mental stimulation as well. Because of their high-spirited ways, they probably wouldn’t suit a first-time owner. This is because Braque D’Auvergne's require extensive training and handling and would need someone to be around most of the day to give them the stimulation that they need. However, they do form very strong bonds with their families, especially with the specific ‘hooman’ who looks after them the most. They are extremely affectionate and make lovely family pets.

These dogs originate from the region of Auvergne in France and were originally bred to hunt, retrieve and point. Unfortunately, much of their origins are unknown but it’s speculated that they came about in Auvergne by the Knights of St. John, who were driven out of Malta by Napoleon in 1798. It has however been considered more likely that they came about by crossing dogs native to the region. During the 1920s and ’30s, the breed became increasingly popular both in France and across the globe! This was due to their fantastic reputation for being adaptable and trustworthy. With the onset of WW2, the breeds numbers began to drop and at one point they very nearly completely vanished! However, some truly dedicated breeders were able to save them from extinction and the numbers of the Braque D’Auvergne's are slowly starting to rise again.