Are Bracco Italiano hypoallergenic?

No
Bracco/Hypoallergenic

Is Bracco Italiano rare?

Because the Bracco Italiano is a somewhat rare breed, it may be difficult to find a breed-specific rescue. However, you can always check with your local shelter, and you may want to try a rescue that caters to all types of dogs.

Are Bracco Italiano good dogs?

It is gentle in the home and tireless in the field. Tough and adapted to all types of hunting, the Bracco Italiano is reliable, intelligent, docile and easy to train. He has a powerful appearance, with lean limbs, well-developed muscles and a sculpted head. In English, he is the Italian Pointing Dog.

How tall is a Bracco Italiano?

Female: 55–62 cm
Male: 58–67 cm
Bracco/Height

Why is a pointer dog called a pointer?

The name pointer comes from the dog’s instinct to point, by stopping and aiming its muzzle towards game. Pointers were selectively bred from dogs who had abundant pointing and backing instinct. They typically start to acquire their hunting instincts at about 2 months of age.

How to take care of a Bracco Italiani Hound?

The short, glossy coat is easy to care for—brush a few times a week with a hound glove or boar’s hair brush to remove loose hair. Check the long, pendulous ears frequently and clean with a pet-safe ear cleaner as necessary. Bracchi Italiani can drool a lot, so this breed may not be the best choice for the fastidious.

What kind of hunting dog is Bracco Italiano?

One of only two native Italian gun dog breeds (the other is the Spinone Italiano), the Bracco Italiano is classified as a versatile hunting breed. This means the Bracco Italiano is equally skilled at all aspects of bird hunting: scenting birds in the field, pointing them out and retrieving downed birds to the hunter.

What should I do with a Bracco Italiano?

Check the long, pendulous ears frequently and clean with a pet-safe ear cleaner as necessary. Bracchi Italiani can drool a lot, so this breed may not be the best choice for the fastidious. The Bracco Italiano is loyal and willing to please, and can be quite trainable aside from occasional stubbornness.

What kind of health problems does Bracco Italiano have?

However, like most purebred dogs, the Bracco Italiano has a few known health issues, including entropion (eyelids that roll inward, rubbing against the eye and causing irritation), ectropion (eyelids that roll outward, exposing the inner surface of the eye), cataracts, hip and elbow dysplasia, and kidney disease.