He's here 😁

[minesadouble]

We are 10 days into puppy ownership and so far all is well
He's very opinionated and I have a feeling he may be more difficult to train than our old Vizsla but it's early days and he's so fabulous, we are all well and truly smitten!

 

[Chonkers]

Gosh he’s just divine! Give him a big cuddle for me

 

[Jenko109]

Omfg. Those ears

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Gorgeous! His nose looks like it's made to receive kisses

 

[Asha]

Those are the best ears ive ever seen. What a stunning lad. Look forward to more updates as he grows

 

[Shady]

OMG I love him. Just my sort of hound with proper curtain ears. Please post more photos as he grows

 

[FionaMc]

Look at him! Absolute stunner

 

[Mrs. Glittery Jingle Balls]

I want one, or even two!

 

[St Nicnaclaus]

Oh he's gorgeous and big!

 

[Amy May In A Manger]

Oh he's gorgeous and big!

Absolutely ditto!

 

[misst]

Omg he's adorable . What face!

 

[Thistle]

Gorgeous, he won't fit on your lap for long!

 

[minesadouble]

Thanks everyone! He's just adorable...most of the time

 

[Bearsmum]

Oh my he is rather gorgeous and I've just realised a lady in our road has one of these but much older, I've often wondered what breed her dog was

 

[pistolpete]

Handsome. My friend was a massive Bassett fan. Had one that was a complete joy and her second was the devil incarnate. Hope you have a Bertie type!

 

[MurphysMinder]

He's gorgeous. I do like Bracco's and the ones I have met have been lovable clowns.

 

[Clodagh]

Handsome. My friend was a massive Bassett fan. Had one that was a complete joy and her second was the devil incarnate. Hope you have a Bertie type!

I think he’s a Bracco Italiano.

 

[pistolpete]

I think he’s a Bracco Italiano.

Ahh. My mistake. He’s lovely. Hope he’s a good boy)

 

[IrishMilo]

Oh my gosh, I've never heard of this breed before but I think he's one of the cutest puppies I've ever seen! Can you tell me about their personalities?

 

[minesadouble]

He is a Bracco Italiano, he's the first Bracco we have owned.
They are an Italian Gundog breed. After we lost our Vizsla we debated our next dog. I would love another Vizsla but our old boy was so perfect I didn't want a puppy that we would constantly compare to him.
Sticking to the HPR theme I was torn between an English Pointer or a Bracco, but my middle daughter was so desperate for a Bracco that her vote won!

So far he's amazing, hard work - as all puppies are - but so far a bit more chilled than the Vizsla was at his age. He doesn't seem quite as human focused as our V was at this stage and already seems to have a fabulous nose - hence my thinking he may be a bit less trainable but time will tell

 

[Pastoral pegasus]

Are you by any chance hiring him out for cuddles? (asking for a friend, clearly)

 

[Clodagh]

I seem to think that foxhounds were involved in the breed development… or did I dream that? Is he from a working background?
I met a man who worked a team of them once, they looked amazing.

 

[Kunoichi73]

That face and those ears! Adorable!

 

[minesadouble]

I seem to think that foxhounds were involved in the breed development… or did I dream that? Is he from a working background?
I met a man who worked a team of them once, they looked amazing.

I haven't researched the breed development but they definitely have some foxhound characteristics.

The lady who bred him works and shows them.
We plan to train him - we'll see how he goes, and take it from there, I've promised I will show him as his breeder thinks he has a lot of potential, so ringcraft classes and Gundog training are his immediate future.

 

[minesadouble]

Are you by any chance hiring him out for cuddles? (asking for a friend, clearly)

I think he could make my fortune

 

[CinnamonChristmasCookie]

My word, he looks huge! Is he from the UK? I don’t think I’ve ever seen one over here. Am I imagining it, or did Shady have one? Or was that a bleu de Gascogne (similar ears)?

 

[Bearsmum]

Are you by any chance hiring him out for cuddles? (asking for a friend, clearly)

I've got a friend - no honestly I have

 

[Shady]

My word, he looks huge! Is he from the UK? I don’t think I’ve ever seen one over here. Am I imagining it, or did Shady have one? Or was that a bleu de Gascogne (similar ears)?

Not had one CT , but would definitely like one !! I had a Grand Bleu de Gascogne with wonderful ears !!
I actually didn't realise that the Braccs are classed as dogs and not hounds, my mistake

 

[Clodagh]

Not had one CT , but would definitely like one !! I had a Grand Bleu de Gascogne with wonderful ears !!
I actually didn't realise that the Braccs are classed as dogs and not hounds, my mistake

I think they are in the Gundogs at Crufts?

 

[Shady]

I think they are in the Gundogs at Crufts?

Yes I think you're right Clodagh
They are really interesting to me as i've got the Weims , but have also had a proper French boar hound
At first glance I automatically placed the Brac as a scent hound and not a gundog. I don't know the breed that well, but I can imagine owning one now.Very jealous!!