🐾 Quick History
The Bracco Italiano is a very ancient hunting dog breed, originating from Italy. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages, where it was used by nobles for game hunting. This dog was primarily developed for bird hunting, particularly feathered game, but it has also been used for hunting fur game. It combines the characteristics of "Braque" type dogs (retrieving dogs) and dogs that hunt woodcock and pheasant.
The Bracco Italiano has gone through different breeding phases over the centuries and, after a period of decline in the 19th century, the breed was rehabilitated in the early 20th century by passionate breeders. The Italian Pointer was officially recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1949.
🐕 Breed Portrait
The Bracco Italiano is a medium to large-sized, muscular, and elegant dog, with a short, soft, and shiny coat. It is distinguished by its massive head and noble expression. Its nose is broad and well-developed, and its ears are long, drooping, and quite wide. Its body is harmonious, with good musculature that allows it to have great endurance during long hunts.
This breed is characterized by its calm, obedient nature, and its great ability to work in the field. Although it is naturally a hunting dog, it is also an excellent companion for families due to its gentle and affectionate temperament.
🔍 In Brief
- Hypoallergenic: No
- Weight: 30-40 kg
- Size: 58-67 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-14 years
- Physical exercise needs: 2 hours per day
❤️ Personality & compatibility
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Compatibility:
- With children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- With animals: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- With strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- In an apartment: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
> Good to know: The Bracco Italiano is a very active dog, it needs to exercise and stimulate its mind. It is essential to provide it with a suitable environment so it can expend energy both physically and mentally.
🛠 Hygiene & care
- Maintenance difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 800-1500 €
- Average annual cost: 450-950 € (food, veterinary care, accessories)
