Pyrenean Pointer

Directly descended from its taller cousin, the Grand Taille, the lively French Pyrenean Pointer has also been influenced by the Sabueso Espanol and an extinct variety of continental gundogs known as the Southern Hounds. This is a dedicated scenthound, bred to a consistent type since the 1600's. Smaller and more driven than the French Gascony Pointer, the Petite Taille is a resilient and tireless worker. Quite rare outside its native borders, the Braque Francais Type Pyrenees is still a popular tracking dog among French hunters. Trainable and even-tempered, it makes an agreable family companion.

The coat is short, flat and smooth to the touch, either white with chestnut patches or white with brown mottling. Average height is around 20 inches.