Braque Dupuy Dog Names

While many people have probably not heard of any of the Braque breeds, they will have been more likely to have heard of the Braque du Bourbonnais rather than their rarer cousin the Braque Dupuy. Originating in France, the Braque Dupuy is rare and usually not kept as solely a companion. The same can also be said for the Braque du Bourbonnais, but at Elk Run Kennels, they are striving to promote the Braque breeds as great companions when properly socialized and trained. One of their prize Braques is Elfie, or Elfe de la Benigousse, a French import who is not just another hunting dog. She has earned her place within their hearts as their constant companion in the fields and at home. Not unlike Elfie, the Braque Dupuy loves spending time sniffing out prey in the fields but can also be content to spend time at home once they have had plenty of activity for the day.

The Braque Dupuy is thought to have originated in the 1800s, however, like all Braque breeds, it is unclear what their exact ancestry consists of and which breeds contributed to their creation. Many believe the Braque Dupuy came from using the English Pointer and other Braque breeds, while others claim they are direct descendants of Spanish Pointers or Portuguese Pointers, however, no breeding practices or pedigrees were ever written down. Other theorists declare the Braque Dupuy developed not from pointers but from hounds within France. Some claim the Braque Dupuy was created by crossing sighthounds of various origins with other Braque breeds. Most researchers do agree that the breed was created by two brothers named either du Puy or Dupuy. It is very possible that this is even wrong since the word puy is a term used in the south of France and describes volcanic hills and sometimes volcanoes. There are also numerous places within France that are named Puy. No matter their past, the Braque Dupuy today is a rare breed in danger of becoming extinct. Even this is a source of contention among fanciers. Some claim the breed is already extinct, having died out in the 1970s. But there are just as many fanciers that claim the Braque Dupuy is rare but not extinct, with a small population being used to expand the breed’s number. They were bred to search out fowl and use their skills to flush and retrieve the fowl for their owners. The Braque Dupuy is a refined pointer but do not let that fool you; they are a dog with a lot of stamina and tenacity when in the field.