Pet Healthipedia

Other names/Nicknames:

• St. Germain Pointer

Country/Date of origin:

• France
• 1700’s

Height:

• 20 to 24 inches

Weight:

• 40 to 57 pounds

Personality:

• Rather reserved with strangers.
• Obedient and loyal to its owner.
• Not noisy, but rather quiet and gentle.
• A willing worker.

History:

This breed is said to have been created when King Charles X of France crossed an orange and white English Pointer that he received as a gift with a Braque Francais.  This laid the foundation of the breed.  Used for hunting large game, it was concentrated for a long time in the area around St. Germain, which gave it its name.  It is a rare breed even in its own country.

Body Type:

• Resembles the English Pointer, although rather leggy.
• The long tail is carried horizontally and is not altered.
• The hanging ears are set at eye level and are not altered.
• Nose is pink and the eyes are yellow in keeping with the coat colors.

Coat:

• Short, fine, thick, and glossy.
• The color is always white with a few bright orange patches.
• Does not provide sufficient insulation when wet, so the dog is not used for water retrieving.
• Minimal grooming required.

Health and Wellness:

• Generally very healthy.
• May be subject to hip dysplasia.

What you should know:

• A fine dog for hunting small game, but it is not a good choice for retrieving from the water.
• Makes a good companion dog for the family.
• Will be extremely difficult to find a puppy in the United States.