Braque du Bourbonnais
The retrieve
Coulé/flush
Field trial
The couple
Definition of the retrieve:
Action of the dog who finds the shot bird upon order and retrieves it to his handler.
Sitting retrieve:
Gives the bird in hand after sitting (great style retrieve).
Soft mouth:
Does not tighten the game, gives it in perfect condition.
Loading:
Action for the dog to take the dead game into his mouth.
Faults of the retrieve:
Hard mouth:
Tightens the game in his mouth. Generally gives it unwilingly.
Tenderizing mouth (Moulinex):
Tenderizes the game, very unfortunate default of a dog for the practical hunter.
Coulé/flush
Field trial
The couple