At home, the Bracco Italiano is gentle, while in the field, it is tireless. It is easily identified by its long ears, well-developed, thin, floppy upper lips, and large head. Other unique traits include a square outline, dense short white, amber, or chestnut coat, with patches of orange or brown. The Bracco Italiano is among the oldest pointing breeds and has origins in Italy, with lean limbs, well developed, and powerful in appearance. The dog is calm, easy to train, reliable, and intelligent. The tail is medium and erect when moving, but relaxes behind the hind legs when at rest.
Bracco Italianos have a withers height between 22”-26" (56-66 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-90 lb (25-41 kg). The Bracco Italiano has an overall body length of roughly 32”-39” (81-99 cm), standing height between 29”-34” (74-86 cm), and a typical lifespan of 11-14 years.
At home, the Bracco Italiano is gentle, while in the field, it is tireless. It is easily identified by its long ears, well-developed, thin, floppy upper lips, and large head. Other unique traits include a square outline, dense short white, amber, or chestnut coat, with patches of orange or brown. The Bracco Italiano is among the oldest pointing breeds and has origins in Italy, with lean limbs, well developed, and powerful in appearance. The dog is calm, easy to train, reliable, and intelligent. The tail is medium and erect when moving, but relaxes behind the hind legs when at rest.
Bracco Italianos have a withers height between 22”-26" (56-66 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-90 lb (25-41 kg). The Bracco Italiano has an overall body length of roughly 32”-39” (81-99 cm), standing height between 29”-34” (74-86 cm), and a typical lifespan of 11-14 years.
