French Pointing Dog Names

With all the different pointing breeds throughout the world, the French Pointing Dog is probably not the first one most people think of when they are asked to name a pointer. These rare gun dogs are active and love to be in the field tracking their prey. Gertie, or Three Rivers Gundogs Gertrude, TAN, HUNT, would rather be out in the field than stuck inside on bright, sunny days. Gertie has participated in the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association’s (NAVHDA) field trials and at just eleven months old earned a NA 97 Prize III certification. She also earned her Utility Preparatory Test (UPT) and her Utility Test through the NAVHDA. While competing in Plankinton, South Dakota in April of 2018 at a United Kennel Club (UKC) field trial, Gertie earned an excellent rating in the Gun Dog class and passed her Natural Ability Test (TAN). In November of 2018 in Hillsboro, Illinois, Gertie participated in the UKC’s Gun Class; she passed the SEPDC Wild Bird Trial as a brace and as a solo dog. She earned her UKC HUNT title on November 11, 2018.

Gertie is a member of Unique Gundogs, located in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, began in 2016 after their beloved 12 year old Brittany Spaniel was put to sleep. After researching various sporting breeds for over six months, the owners of Unique Gundogs discovered the French Pointing Dog as they knew they could never find another Brittany to live up to the greatness of the boy they had just lost. They needed a dog that would make a good family dog and be great with their twins, who were three years old at the time. They also wanted a dog that was medium in size. On top of it all, they wanted a dog that could excel in the field and be a great hunter but not high energy like the Brittany. Originally, they looked into the Small Munsterlander, going so far as to be put on a waitlist for a litter. But then an article in Gun Dog Magazine featuring the French Pointing Dog caught their attention. They got into contact with Brad Boisen, French Pointing Dog breeder and President of the Braque Francais Club of North America. After more research, they found information on a litter of French Pointing Dogs born in September of 2016. This was Gertie’s litter and they put a deposit down for her. Gertie was brought home to Missouri the weekend before Thanksgiving at only 8 weeks of age.