The French Gascon Pointer is also called the Large French Pointer or the French Pointer. This is a typical single hunting dog that originated in France in the seventeenth century. In ancient times, the French Gascon Pointer was very tall, strong and muscular, and was usually used as a hunting dog. Later, a smaller breed appeared in Gascony, which was called the French Gascon Pointer. The large French Gascon Pointer was called the French Pointer, but some people often They are called interchangeably, because they are only different in size, and there is no difference in other aspects, so not many people care about the details of this name.

1. The historical origins of the French Gascon Pointing Dog

The French Gascon Pointer was originally produced in the Pyrenees region of France. It is slightly taller than the famous English Pointer, but the two are very similar in body shape. The variant from Gascony is smaller and has a more refined appearance. It is generally believed that the large French Pointer is a descendant of the extinct Southern Group of Pointers and is closely related to the Italian and Spanish Pointers. This is evidenced by the fact that this breed has some definite pack hound characteristics. At the end of the 19th century, the number was still decreasing, and there was concern of extinction at any time. But recently, thanks to the efforts of enthusiasts, the number has increased. Although the distribution is not yet widespread, the prospects are promising. Because a new generation of hunters appreciates its ability to do the job.

2. Appearance characteristics of the French Gascon Pointer

The forehead of the French Gascon Pointing Dog is relatively prominent. When they work in an open environment, they often raise their heads to detect scents. The muzzle is broad and right-angled, the eyes are maroon or dark yellow, and the nose is wider and also maroon. The droopy folds of the ears are very noticeable. The chest is broad and concave, the front legs are upright and the bones are strong. The hind limbs are muscular and very strong. The feet are oval-shaped with very thick pads. The French Gascon Pointer has a very short tail that often appears to be truncated. The coat is thick, short and dense, and the white undercoat is mixed with stripes or blocks of dark brown markings.