There are numerous hypotheses concerning the beginnings of the Auvergne Pointer. One theory is that the dog was developed as a regional breed and came from ancient French pointers. Others believe that the knights of Malta brought the breed to Auvergne. Regardless of the ancient history, it is known that the breed was established as a distinct breed in the late 1700s. This breed was near extinction during World War II and is still rare today.

Also called Braque d'Auvergne.

Common misspellings are auvergnepointer, auvergnate pointer, auvergnat pointer, auvergnatepointer, auvernespointer, auvernes pointer, auvernespointer, auvergne pointres, avergne pointer, auverne pointer.