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Auvergne Pointer
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
Black with white patches of variable extent (speckled or grizzled).
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Auvergne Pointer is a dog breed originating from Cantal in France. It is a pointing dog selected for several centuries. Of pointer type, its black and white coat, more or less flecked or grayed, gives it the unofficial but common name of gray Auvergne.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1h of daily activity for balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Auvergne Pointer
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Auvergne Pointer
Origins & history
A story told
The Auvergne Pointer is probably the product of local selection from a common stock in all pointers. It is a dog originating from the Cantal region. Legend has it that the Auvergne Pointer was improved in France by the Hospitallers. The breed has been well-established for two centuries and was selected by hunters as a hunting dog. It was crossed with the black Pointer of Wales. Only a few dozen subjects remained after World War II, but since then the breed has recovered thanks to pointer infusions.
Character
Daily temperament
The Auvergne Pointer is described as gentle, very affectionate, intelligent and docile in the FCI standard. Training consists mainly of developing its natural qualities. Smell is powerful. He loves to share family life.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Auvergne Pointer of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of auvergne pointer (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a auvergne pointer ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a auvergne pointer ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Auvergne Pointer
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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