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Saint-Germain Pointer
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
France qui tient son nom de la forêt de S
Coat
Blanc mat avec des taches orange (fauve).
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Très élevé
The Saint-Germain Pointer is a hunting dog breed originating from France, named after the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. It is a variety of French pointer with a white coat speckled with orange and the only pointer breed whose tail is never docked. Developed as a pointing dog and half-blood pointer, it was a very popular breed in the nineteenth century.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
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 activity per day for its balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Saint-Germain Pointer
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Saint-Germain Pointer
Origins & history
A story told
The Saint-Germain Pointer was mainly used and improved by Charles X, although it seems King Louis XV already owned some. Indeed, one can see at the Louvre dogs "white and orange" painted during his reign that already resemble our present-day Saint Germains quite closely. The breed was created in the royal kennels of the Compiègne forest during the 1830s from a cross between French pointers and another variety of pointers, specifically an English female pointer. Charles X had charged his first huntsman with acquiring a pair of English pointers, called "Miss" and "Stop". Following the fall of the king, the dogs were entrusted to Nicolas, Baron de Larminat. Stop died shortly after. Larminat first had Miss bred by a German spaniel, but was not convinced by the litter. The baron tried again by having Miss bred by a French pointer named Zamore. From this were born seven puppies with white and orange coats with pink mucous membranes. The breed definitively took the name of Saint-Germain Pointer when the Compiègne kennel was transferred to the Saint-Germain-en-Laye forest. This breed was popular until the early twentieth century and was the most represented pointing dog at the first dog shows.
Character
Daily temperament
The Saint-Germain Pointer is described in the FCI standard as a very sociable, balanced, affectionate dog. Very easy to train, it does not tolerate being trained with brutality. Very close to humans, it appreciates family life. It is a problem-free dog, docile, very attached to its master, which must be handled with gentleness. It tolerates heat well and will tolerate city life provided it is regularly exercised.
Physical
Breed standard
The Saint-Germain Pointer is a medium-sized pointer of powerful and elegant appearance. The bone structure is fairly strong, the musculature adapted to work requiring endurance. The tail should not be docked and is carried horizontally in action. The eye is golden yellow, well set in the orbit with a sweet and frank expression. The coat is fawn and white in color, with no presence of black. The lips, nose, mucous membranes and palate must be pink or light orange.
Chapter 2
Daily life
What if you adopted your future companion?
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What human age for a saint-germain 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
Nutrition
Feed your pet well
The diet should consist of beef, fish, cereals, vegetables, and a little corn oil. Industrial foods are suitable for the Saint-Germain Pointer.
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a saint-germain 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 Saint-Germain Pointer
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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