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GASCON SAINTONGEOIS

THIS ROE-DEER PACK HOUND HAS AN AMIABLE TEMPERAMENT FCI

Occiput (back part of
Height range This rare breed, from the Gascony area of France, is also head) very pronounced
Petit: known as the Virelade Hound after the Baron de Virelade,
21–24 in (53–62 cm)
Grand: who crossed the Saintongeois with the Grand Bleu de
24–28 in (62–72 cm) Gascogne (below), and the Ariégeois (opposite).
Weight range It is a high-stamina hunter
Petit:
53–55 lb (24–25 kg) with a fine-tuned sense
Grand: of smell. There are two
66–71 lb (30–32 kg)
sizes: Petit and Grand.
Life span 12–14 years
Origin France Traces
of tan
on cheek
Oval eyes with
black rims Long, thin,
White coat pendant ears
with sparse,
black speckling
Black patches
cover ears and
surround eyes
Well-developed
flews

Grand
GRAND BLEU DE GASCOGNE

A LARGE WORKING HOUND WITH GREAT STAMINA AND TENACITY KC

Height range This large trail hound has a powerful voice, is solidly built, and is Well-developed stop
24–28 in (60–70 cm) recognizable by the dark mottling on its white skin, which creates
Weight range a shimmering blue color. Unsuitable for city living, it needs plenty
80–120 lb (36–55 kg)
of exercise. Originally used to hunt wolves, its quarry today is
Life span 12–14 years hare. Its scenting skills are highly developed, and it is
Origin France single-minded when on a trail.

Black marks
cover ears and
surround eyes
Low-set,
pendant ears
Tan markings curl inward
on face
Well-developed
flews
Black patch Strong, smooth,
weather-resistant,
slate-blue coat

Long, oval-
shaped foot

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