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BILLY

A SUPERB HUNTING DOG AND EASY-GOING FAMILY PET FCI

Height range A sleek, attractive breed built for speed, the Billy has remained Clearly defined stop
23–28 in (58–70 cm) relatively obscure even in its native France. Its forebears are
Weight range the now-extinct Montemboeuf, Ceris, and Larye breeds.
55–73 lb (25–33 kg)
Its quirky name comes from Château de Billy in Strong, slightly
Life span 12–13 years Poitou, where Gaston Hublot du Rivault arched back
Origin France bred this instinctive deer hunter
in the late 1800s.

Long,
strong tail

Slightly arched Mottling resembles Short, harsh,
forehead café au lait white coat

FRENCH TRICOLOR HOUND

THE YOUNGEST OF THE FRENCH HOUNDS AND SIMILAR TO THE POITEVIN IN LOOKS AND ABILITY FCI

Height range Perhaps the most popular hound in France, the French Tricolor Hound
24–28 in (60–72 cm) was blended from the Poitevin (opposite) and Billy (above) to try to
Weight range create a home-grown pack hound without English Foxhound
75–77 lb (34–35 kg)
(see p.158) blood (though there is a hint of Great Anglo-French
Life span 11–12 years Tricolor Hound; see p.170). Today,
Origin France these strong, well-muscled
pack dogs hunt game such
as deer and wild boar.

Large, brown
eyes
Deep chest
Short, fine,
tricolor coat

Lips squarer
and more
substantial than
in the Poitevin
(opposite)

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