Bracco Italiano

Bracco Italiano
Sporting
Two brown and white dogs with collars walk through a grassy field on a sunny day, surrounded by tall dry grass and trees in the background.
Photo courtesy of Bracco Italiano Breed Club

Meet the Bracco Italiano

The Bracco Italiano is an ancient pointing breed native to northern Italy. The breed was well established by the Middle Ages and was primarily used for hunting birds with nets and alongside falconers. They are a large and powerful pointing dog with aristocratic bearing. Their most notable features are a sculpted head, long ears, and a fast, extended trot. The Bracco Italiano is a versatile sporting dog that will hunt, point, and retrieve game. These are true hunting dogs and do best in families with an active, outdoor lifestyle.

Breed Group:

Sporting

Breed Personality:

Smart, Friendly, Sociable, Energetic

Breed Specifics

Max Life Expectancy
(years): 14
Max Height
(inches): 27
Max Weight
(lbs): 90

Main Breed Characteristics

Good with Children (4/5)
Good with Other Dogs (4/5)
Shedding (2/5)
Grooming Needs (1/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (3/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (5/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (2/5)

Breed Variations

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