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168 GUIDE T O BREED S

POITEVIN

A REAL BOUNDER THROUGH THE THICKETS, THIS HOUND IS BRAVE AND BIG-HEARTED FCI

Height range This big, courageous hound is adept at fast and furious pack
24–28 in (62–72 cm) hunting over rough ground and once hunted the wolves that
Weight range used to roam the province of Poitou below Vendée and
132–146 lb (60–66 kg)
Brittany in western France. Today, after
Life span 11–12 years several infusions of “new blood,” this
Origin France powerfully muscled breed shows great
prowess and stamina in pursuing wild
boar and deer in packs and can hunt all
day. It is a very hard worker that will follow Muzzle narrows
Other colors its quarry through water and bays a lot. It is toward nose
the longest-serving of the French pack hounds. Large,
brown eyes
Long,
White and narrow head
orange Saddle of black
hair over back
Wolf-colored
hair also often
occurs.
Arched back

Thin, cone-
shaped ears

Sleek, shiny,
tricolor coat Well-muscled
body with deep,
narrow chest

Rounded feet

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