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Braccoïd type. Its construction is powerful but without excessive heaviness, robust and of strong appearance. Its white coat mottled with pale orange or sometimes flecked with brown, together with his size, makes him an elegant distinguished looking dog.[2] It is solidly built, with a wide, deep chest, a back that is slightly convex in shape. It is well suited to hunting wild hare and partridge.[3]

The Ariège Pointer is issued from the old French Braques, which in the 19th century, were crossed with Braques of Meridional (Southern) stock of white and orange coat, to give them more lightness and activity. A few Ariègeois huntsmen continued to use it, which avoided a complete disappearance of the breed. In 1990 a team of breeders decided to devote themselves to its survival. In particular we have Mr. Alain Deteix to thank for the survival of the breed. He headed that team of breeders ands wholeheartedly devoted himself to the revival of part of France's National heritage.[6]

This robust, very energetic dog with an excellent sense of smell is a skilled retriever [4], is suitable for all kinds of hunting. Quick and energectic, itr is also very independent so needs firm training, however it is docile and easy to train.[5]. It needs spaced and exercise as well as regular brushing.