Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Devoted
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Optimistic

Sensitive
Intelligent
Lively
Obedient

Chatham Hill Retrievers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Braque d'Auvergnes are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Flat Coated Retriever, Cocker Spaniel

Braque Francais, Gascony Pointer and Pyrenean Braque

DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

United Kennel Club

Unknown

1700s

Brown
Amber

Hazel

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn

Pied

Chatham Hill Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Braque d'Auvergnes have medium-length coats.

A Chatham Hill Retriever can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Braque d'Auvergne can have a litter of 11-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Histiocytosis

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Otitis Externa
Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Ear Infections
Cataracts
Aortic Stenosis

Eye
Knee
Heart
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Cardiac
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

Chatham Hill Retriever has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Braque d'Auvergne has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Chatham Hill Retrievers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Braque d'Auvergnes need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Braque d'Auvergnes sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Chatham Hill Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Braque d'Auvergne dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Beach Walking, Wrestling, Swimming

Tug-of-war, Walk, Hunting

Chatham Hill Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Braque d'Auvergnes are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chatham Hill Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Braque d'Auvergne, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Chatham Hill Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Braque d'Auvergne is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Chatham Hill Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Braque d'Auvergne should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Chatham Hill Retriever feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 49-62 pound (22 - 28 kg) Braque d'Auvergne feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Chatham Hill Retriever is somewhere $1.80 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Braque d'Auvergne is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chatham Hill Retriever is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Braque d'Auvergne is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Chatham Hill Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Braque d'Auvergne is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Braque d'Auvergnes can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Chatham Hill Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Braque d'Auvergnes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Braque d'Auvergnes are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.