Bracco Italiano
A new breed for us to own but we never go into buying a dog with out reading the history of the breed and what they are like to live with. So let me share some of our experiences, and also what I have learnt about the breed.
One of the oldest known Gundogs is the Bracco, which came from Italy. Classified in the Hunt point retrieve group.
They have the sweetest nature and excellent with people, cats, and other animals. Their whole existence seems a happy disposition. Very affectionate, and loving family companion.
Their heads look very hound like, but I will get to the breeds which they think had a part in making the Bracco. Long ears, which trail in the water bowl then paint water marks on your flooring is something you just get used too, or just keep the water bowl outside.
Their heads are so distinct, and long narrow.
Height at withers: Males 58-67 cm Bitches 55-62 cms. Weight 25-40 kilos.
They date back to the 4th or 5th century BC.
They are also known as the Italian pointer. Or Bracco.
The bracco once an adult can cover the ground quickly and with a scenting nose this breed needs great recall training from the start. Teaching them their name is so important or to the whistle. Always have a treat ready as they can be food orientated. I would rather a dog be food orientated than a picky eater. As they will do far more for you as they look forward to the treat.
They are so gentle, its a pleasure to have a careful dog about. Having a Vizsla with no regard for personal space.
They have a stubborn streak a mile wide, but with persuasion of food, they will come to you and do anything you want them to do. Very easy back laid natures, and a joy to have in the family home.
With being a larger breed of dog they should not be allowed to jump off surfaces early on, or go up and down the stairs, as their joints take time to set.
The UK breed health tests required for the breed are, hip scoring, elbow scoring, and eye testing. Although many do not do the later. Any health testing should be encouraged for any breed.
The breed average is currently 15 for Bracco on hips. Although scores of 5-79 is seen. The highest score possible is 106.
Being a big boned breed, they will be more likely to have issues with bone, cartilage, so its important to buy through health tested parents.
They are exceptionally sensitive, so if you raise your voice it can be demoralising for the breed. So just clear concise words is all thats needed, and if you need to tell them off, the raised voice is enough.
They are a breed like so many other HPR needs a good walk every single day. As adults 2-3 times a day is required. Depending on distance.
Training doing the Kennel club good citizen scheme bronze, silver and gold is a must if you want a well behaved dog. Or gun dog training if thats what your going to do. In italy they are the most popular dog you will see at field trials.
The breed because its in the active group of dogs will require someone at home during the day time.
The breed needs things to think about and treat games are ideal. Anything natural the dog thrives, so rabbits ears, pigs ears, strips of beef, lamb and venison just to mention a few.
They also suit the raw diet very well. They can eat all manner of foods. They require quite a bit of food to keep weight on them, and an 8 week puppy would start off 1 Lb per day increasing as it grows. By 14 weeks will be eating nearer 2Lb per meal.
Because they are a rarer breed in the UK, finding a puppy may take some time. You may well wait 12-18 months. So get on a breeders waiting list as soon as you can and be prepared to wait.
History
The bracco is a distinct breed in looks, and in some writings in the 4th and 5th century they are mentioned. Which makes them a very old breed indeed. An elegant dog bred and sought after by aristocracy to hunt birds.
Sought after by aristocracy and used to hunt birds. Sadly after the end of the 19th century and early 20th century the breed nearly became extinct, and if it wasn't for Italian breeder ferdinand decor de ferranbouc they probably would of done, he saved the breed from extinction from reading about the breed. He also created the breed standard for the breed.
The origins are unclear on just what breeds made up the Bracco, but I have read the egyptian hound and mollosus which was a mastiff breed had some part to play in making the breed. You can certainly see the hound look in their heads.
Their are two colours of Bracco which is Orange Roan and liver Roan. Both make such wonderful looking dogs.
The breed first came to the uk in 1988 so a really new breed to the uk. This makes them on the rarer side to find, and not a lot of people know they exist which I found out when I brought my first Bracco. The vet was fascinated and wanted to know more.
The Breed Standard for the Bracco can be seen here.
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/breed/standard.aspx?id=2175
Have a read up as the standard is just a description of the breed and what we as breeders should strive to breed as close to as we can.
They have the sweetest nature and excellent with people, cats, and other animals. Their whole existence seems a happy disposition. Very affectionate, and loving family companion.
Their heads look very hound like, but I will get to the breeds which they think had a part in making the Bracco. Long ears, which trail in the water bowl then paint water marks on your flooring is something you just get used too, or just keep the water bowl outside.
Their heads are so distinct, and long narrow.
Height at withers: Males 58-67 cm Bitches 55-62 cms. Weight 25-40 kilos.
They date back to the 4th or 5th century BC.
They are also known as the Italian pointer. Or Bracco.
The bracco once an adult can cover the ground quickly and with a scenting nose this breed needs great recall training from the start. Teaching them their name is so important or to the whistle. Always have a treat ready as they can be food orientated. I would rather a dog be food orientated than a picky eater. As they will do far more for you as they look forward to the treat.
They are so gentle, its a pleasure to have a careful dog about. Having a Vizsla with no regard for personal space.
They have a stubborn streak a mile wide, but with persuasion of food, they will come to you and do anything you want them to do. Very easy back laid natures, and a joy to have in the family home.
With being a larger breed of dog they should not be allowed to jump off surfaces early on, or go up and down the stairs, as their joints take time to set.
The UK breed health tests required for the breed are, hip scoring, elbow scoring, and eye testing. Although many do not do the later. Any health testing should be encouraged for any breed.
The breed average is currently 15 for Bracco on hips. Although scores of 5-79 is seen. The highest score possible is 106.
Being a big boned breed, they will be more likely to have issues with bone, cartilage, so its important to buy through health tested parents.
They are exceptionally sensitive, so if you raise your voice it can be demoralising for the breed. So just clear concise words is all thats needed, and if you need to tell them off, the raised voice is enough.
They are a breed like so many other HPR needs a good walk every single day. As adults 2-3 times a day is required. Depending on distance.
Training doing the Kennel club good citizen scheme bronze, silver and gold is a must if you want a well behaved dog. Or gun dog training if thats what your going to do. In italy they are the most popular dog you will see at field trials.
The breed because its in the active group of dogs will require someone at home during the day time.
The breed needs things to think about and treat games are ideal. Anything natural the dog thrives, so rabbits ears, pigs ears, strips of beef, lamb and venison just to mention a few.
They also suit the raw diet very well. They can eat all manner of foods. They require quite a bit of food to keep weight on them, and an 8 week puppy would start off 1 Lb per day increasing as it grows. By 14 weeks will be eating nearer 2Lb per meal.
Because they are a rarer breed in the UK, finding a puppy may take some time. You may well wait 12-18 months. So get on a breeders waiting list as soon as you can and be prepared to wait.
History
The bracco is a distinct breed in looks, and in some writings in the 4th and 5th century they are mentioned. Which makes them a very old breed indeed. An elegant dog bred and sought after by aristocracy to hunt birds.
Sought after by aristocracy and used to hunt birds. Sadly after the end of the 19th century and early 20th century the breed nearly became extinct, and if it wasn't for Italian breeder ferdinand decor de ferranbouc they probably would of done, he saved the breed from extinction from reading about the breed. He also created the breed standard for the breed.
The origins are unclear on just what breeds made up the Bracco, but I have read the egyptian hound and mollosus which was a mastiff breed had some part to play in making the breed. You can certainly see the hound look in their heads.
Their are two colours of Bracco which is Orange Roan and liver Roan. Both make such wonderful looking dogs.
The breed first came to the uk in 1988 so a really new breed to the uk. This makes them on the rarer side to find, and not a lot of people know they exist which I found out when I brought my first Bracco. The vet was fascinated and wanted to know more.
The Breed Standard for the Bracco can be seen here.
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/breed/standard.aspx?id=2175
Have a read up as the standard is just a description of the breed and what we as breeders should strive to breed as close to as we can.
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