| What is the Bracco
Italiano country of origin? |
Italy
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| What does this breed do? |
Bracchi were bred to hunt, point
and retrieve.
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| What is the average life
span of a bracco? |
12
years
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| What is the weight of the
breed? |
55-88 pounds
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| How tall do they get? |
21.5" - 26.5"
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| How much grooming do they
need? |
Bracchi have smooth coats with
short hair. It is easy to maintain a Bracco Italiano. Not a
lot of grooming is required. Of course, regular and the dog
maintenance (brushing, nail clipping, teeth cleaning, etc. is required.)
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| Is the Bracco
a good family dog? |
Yes. Bracchi make wonderful
pets. They are calm, gentle, and intelligent. They are calm
house dogs. They do require exercise.
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| How much exercise does
a bracco need? |
The Bracco is a sporting dog and
requires exercise.
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| Are Bracchi easy to train? |
Yes, the Bracco is a very
intelligent breed. They require GENTLE, consistent training.
If you correct a Bracco to sharply, they could withdraw. If you
are gentle in your training, your Bracco will aim to please you.
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| Are they good guard dogs? |
The Bracco is always alert, but
probably will not offer you more than barking when strangers
approach. Theirs is more of a gentle, loving temperament.
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| Does the Bracco get along
with cats? |
Yes, with the right training.
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| Is the Bracco a healthy
breed? |
Generally, yes. As with
all purebred dogs, some Bracco lines have genetic health problems, such
as hip dysplasia and eyelid abnormalities. It is a good
idea to ask your breeder for hip and eye certification, as well as the
general health of their dogs.
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