NZKC Gundog UKC Gun Dog Scientific name Canis lupus familiaris Colors Roan, Brown, Brown ticked | Gundog standard Gun Dog [? standard] | |
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Other names Bohemian Wire-haired Pointing GriffonRough-coated Bohemian PointerBarbu tchèque FCI Group 7, Section 1.3 Continental Pointing Dogs: Griffon type #245 Temperament Affectionate, Loyal, Adaptable, Hard-working, Keen, Eager Height Female: 58–62 cm, Male: 60–66 cm Weight Female: 22–28 kg, Male: 28–34 kg Similar Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Braque du Bourbonnais, Braque d'Auvergne, Picardy Spaniel, French Spaniel | ||
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The Český Fousek is a Czech breed of versatile gun dog. They are wirehaired, and have the beard and moustache ("facial furnishings") common to the wirehaired breeds. There is a dramatic difference in size between the bitches and dogs of this breed.
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The Český Fousek is thought to be an ancient breed, although written standards were first established in the nineteenth century. The breed nearly became extinct in the 1920s, and was saved by breeding with Stichelhaars.
The Český Fousek was used in the creation of the foundation stock of the Slovak Rough-haired Pointer.
Size
Mid-sized dog. Males height 60–66 centimetres (24–26 in), females 58–62 centimetres (23–24 in). Weight for males 28–34 kilograms (62–75 lb), females 22–28 kilograms (49–62 lb).
Temperament
Hunting dog able to adapt to any sort of terrain and type of hunting. Can be used for upland and waterfowl hunting, as well as tracking large game. Fantastic family dog as well as excellent hunting dog.
