Bracco Italiano

Some facts about Bracco Italiano.

The Bracco Italiano has been called the oldest European pointer, and its history dates back to the 4th or 5th century BC. C.

While the exact ancestral origins are unknown, it is generally accepted that the Bracco Italiano was first a cross between the Segugio Italiano and the Asian Mastiff, which has since become extinct.

The breed was developed in northern Italy, with two distinct varieties: the white and orange variety known to come from the Piedmont region, and the ruana and brown from Lombardy.

In the medieval period, the breed had consolidated and the Italian aristocracy exported the Bracco throughout Europe. Bracco’s popularity peaked during the Renaissance, and it remained in healthy numbers until the early 1900s, when they faced a sharp decline.

At the end of the 19th century, the Italian Bracco faced near extinction. Over the years, crossbreeding with bloodhounds and poor breeding resulted in dogs that were too heavily built to do their job, and the breed suffered from many health problems.

The Bracco Italiano is harmoniously built, it is a solid, noble and elegant dog. They have an elongated body, a large neck with a dewlap, a large chest, and a robust build.

The Bracco Italiano is reliable, intelligent, docile, and easy to train.

He is powerful in appearance, with slender limbs, well-developed muscles, and a sculpted head.

If you are considering owning a Bracco Italiano, keep in mind that these are highly intelligent dogs that have infinite amounts of energy and do best in homes with patios.

The Bracco is also suitable for all types of households, from single people to large families with children.

Dogs of this breed are not made to be watchdogs, as they do not bark frequently. They are generally calm and will stay by your side most of the time.

It is best if they get used to other pets early. However, the Italian Bracco prefers the company of their human families over other smaller pets.

Source: AKC