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170 GUIDE T O BREED S

GREAT ANGLO-FRENCH TRICOLOR HOUND

THIS HOUND IS HAPPIEST WHEN HUNTING IN A PACK FCI

Height range Like several French scent hounds, the name says what it is: a tricolored
24–28 in (60–70 cm) dog with cross-Channel connections—the “Great” refers to the game it hunts,
Weight range such as red deer, not the dog’s size. Its coat and character come from the
66–77 lb (30–35 kg)
tricolored Poitevin (see p.168), and the powerful muscles and stamina
Life span 10–12 years from the English Foxhound (see p.158).
Origin France

Short, quite coarse,
tricolor coat
Broad,
pendant ears Fairly
Black blanket broad chest

Rounded
feet

GREAT ANGLO-FRENCH WHITE AND BLACK HOUND

A BIG, ENERGETIC DOG USED FOR LARGE GAME HUNTING FCI
Deep-set,
Height range This Anglo-French scent hound is one of three color-based varieties brown eyes
24–28 in (62–72 cm) recognized as separate breeds. It originated in the 1800s from a mix of
Weight range Bleu de Gascogne and Gasçon Saintongeois hounds crossed with
66–77 lb (30–35 kg)
English Foxhound (see p.158). Most live in kennels in France and are
Life span 10–12 years used to hunt deer in packs.
Origin France Very few of these powerful, Pale tan
sturdy hunters are kept on cheek
as domestic pets.

Pale tan marking Long tail ends
above eyes in sharp point
Short,
white coat
Black mantle

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