Gun dog Large size 22-30 kg
Braque Dupuy
A rare, lean French pointer with greyhound-like speed - affectionate and trainable, but it needs serious daily running and close human company.
Match with your household
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Large
Size
22-30 kg, 62-68 cm tall
Very high
Activity
Fast field dog; needs vigorous daily exercise
Low
Alone-time tolerance
Very people-oriented; dislikes isolation
High
Trainability
Eager to please and quick to learn
Very low
Coat care
Short coat; minimal upkeep
Good
Fit with kids
Gentle and playful with children
Good
Other pets
Generally sociable with other pets
Light
Health burden
Generally healthy; ear care needed
The Braque Dupuy typically weighs 22-30 kg, stands 62-68 cm, and lives 12-13 years.
Consider this breed if…
you hunt over open ground or run long distances most days,
you want a soft, people-focused gun dog rather than a hard-headed one,
someone is home most of the day,
you are prepared for a multi-year search or import to find one at all.
Do not consider this breed if…
you cannot guarantee hard daily running - a jog around the block is not enough,
the dog would regularly be alone 6 or more hours,
you live in an apartment without immediate access to open space,
you want a dog you can actually locate and buy - the breed is close to extinct, with only scattered breeding even in France.
A typical day with a Braque Dupuy
- 6:30 · Morning45-60 min of real running or field work
- 9:00 · MidmorningRests near you; shadows you room to room
- 13:00 · NoonWalk with retrieving or scent games
- 16:30 · AfternoonTraining session; it learns fast and enjoys it
- 19:00 · EveningSecond run or long walk, then couch time
- 22:00 · NightSleeps close to its people, ideally in the bedroom
Family and environment
Kids Good
Gentle and playful; sheer speed can bowl over toddlers.
Dogs Good
Sociable; a second active dog is a plus.
Cats Conditional
Fine when raised together; running cats trigger the chase.
Apartment Poor fit
A galloping field dog needs open ground, not hallways.
House with a yard Suitable
The yard is a rest area; the exercise happens elsewhere.
City Difficult
Only with daily trips to open running space.
Countryside Ideal
Open fields are exactly what it was bred for.
Health data provided by RealVetCost Overall health burden Light
Detailed health data - inheritance, prevalence, course, and typical treatment costs - lives in a separate expert database. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice - confirm any decision with your vet.
View the full health profileTop health concerns
Hip Dysplasia Screen breeding stock
Chronic Ear Infections Drop ears trap moisture; check regularly
Bloat (GDV) Deep-chested breeds are at risk
Dental Disease Routine dental care needed
Similar breeds - by reason
Not visually similar - similar in what they mean for you.
The closest obtainable dog: fast, lean, affectionate
Pointer
A tireless field pointer that thrives on daily running and birdwork - poorly suited to a quiet apartment or a sedentary owner.
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Rare French braque of similar elegance
Saint Germain Short Haired Pointer
A gentle, elegant French pointer that is affectionate and biddable - it needs an active owner who can give it real daily exercise and closeness.
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Old French pointing type, calmer pace
French Gascony Short Haired Pointer
A rangy French pointer bred for the field, great with family but needing serious daily exercise and a working outlet.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How much does a Braque Dupuy cost?
Realistically, you cannot simply buy one. The breed is considered nearly extinct, with at most a handful of dogs even in France and no known US breeders. Any acquisition would mean years of searching plus import costs, likely $2,000-$5,000+ all-in if a puppy exists at all. Ongoing costs for a large sporting dog run $18,000-$30,000+ over a lifetime.
Is the Braque Dupuy extinct?
It sits on the edge. Sources disagree on whether any purebred Braques Dupuy remain; the breed collapsed during the 20th century and most references describe it as extinct or nearly so. Treat any advertised "Braque Dupuy" puppy with heavy skepticism and ask for documentation.
What breed is closest to the Braque Dupuy?
Functionally it was a fast, leggy French pointer, so the English Pointer and the rarer French braque breeds such as the Braque Saint-Germain deliver a very similar dog: lean build, big run, soft affectionate temperament, short easy coat. All of them are actually obtainable.
How much exercise would a Braque Dupuy need?
Plan on 1.5-2 hours of genuine daily activity including real running - this type was bred to gallop across open plains ahead of a hunter. A bored, under-run pointer of this build becomes anxious, vocal and destructive, especially given how strongly the type bonds to its people.