Braque Saint-Germain

Also called Saint-Germain Pointer

Recognised breedFCI group 7Short profile

From France, created at the royal kennels of Compiègne and named after Saint-Germain-en-Laye.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Height, male56 to 62 cm1 2 3

Height, female54 to 59 cm1 2 3

Sizemedium

sociable and even-tempered

affectionate

gentle retriever with a soft mouth

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Coat and looks how to spot one

short coat

A short coat of medium texture on a muscular, fairly strong-boned body made for stamina.1 3

Coloursdull white with orange (fawn) markingslight mottling toleratedfawn ears1 3

Personality what they are like

A keen hunter first, but also friendly, steady and loving at home. It responds best to calm, gentle handling and enjoys sharing family life.1 3 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A pointing dog used mainly on birds and also on ground game; it suits owners who can offer regular active outings.1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

Short coat with no trimming called for in the standard.1 3

The story where it all began

Around 1830, dogs from the royal kennels at Compiègne were bred by crossing an English Pointer with a French pointer. The breed took its name from Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where it became well known. It was the most shown pointing breed at the early French dog shows, and its club was founded in 1913.1 2 3

Fun facts for the dinner table

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It began in the French royal kennels at Compiègne around 1830.2
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At the first French dog shows, starting in 1863, it was the most exhibited pointing breed.3
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It retrieves game with a gentle, soft mouth.1
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Its coat is fawn and white only, with no black allowed.1

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 115, Group 7 (Pointing Dogs), Section 1.1 Continental Pointing Dogs, with working trial; standard dated 01.08.2023.1
UKC: Gun Dog Group; recognised 2006.3

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Braque Saint-Germain. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year

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FCI Standard no. 115 Braque Saint-Germain fci.beused for recognition, size, coat, colours, temperament, history
Wikipedia: Braque Saint-Germain en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, origin, history, fun facts
UKC Braque Saint-Germain ukcdogs.comused for recognition, size, colours, history

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.