Human orientation
High score: affectionate and attached to the family. Behavior depends on upbringing.
THE PAW CATALOG
St. Germain marriage
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History of the Saint-Germain breed
Origin: France
It comes from the crossing of an English pointer with a continental ligava. Bred around 1830 in the royal kennels in Compiègne, later transferred to Saint-Germain-en-Laye. It was very popular until the early 1900s and was most often shown as a lying dog at early shows, particularly at the first French show in 1863. The French breed club was founded in March 1913.
Saint-Germain breed is a medium-sized (54-62 cm) French breed with a short, off-white coat with reddish-fawn spots. Sociable, balanced and affectionate. Needs daily exercise and gentle handling.
Sizeaverage
OriginFrance
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters and active owners who need a quiet bed. Not the best choice for an apartment.
Walks
High: running and field work every day.
Training
Generally easy to train, but does not respond well to rough handling. Classes are soft, with a reward.
Care
Short, rather stiff wool is combed once a week. Ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
Attached to the family and affectionate. Contacts with children under supervision.
Other animals
Sociable The hunting instinct is preserved, so small animals are prey.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Medium-high rating: easy to learn.
Zooaggression
Average score: sociable, small animals - prey.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
High score: short coat.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: Little is known about hereditary diseases of the St. Germain breed. The breeder is asked for documents with the results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal apparatus: for the "Saint-Germain Brac" breed, the load is selected according to age and condition. Limping, pain or reluctance to move is a reason to consult a veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
During preventive visits, the veterinarian checks the eyes and the heart. Narrow examinations, for example by an ophthalmologist or a cardiologist, are prescribed as needed. It is useful to keep the results in the veterinary passport.
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