Artois Hound
Artoisský honič
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Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 53–58 cm |
| Weight | 28–30 kg |
Recognition features
- Dark fawn tricolour coat with mantle or large patches, like that of a hare or badger
- Short, thick, fairly flat coat
- Muscular, not overly long dog with a domed skull
Purpose
A small-type Briquet used mainly for hunting with the gun, especially hare; drives game steadily at moderate speed.
History
Formerly called the Picard, the breed was prized in French hunting at the time of Henri IV and Louis XIII. Breeders in Picardy tried to re-establish the old Artois type from the end of the 19th century up to the First World War. It is valued for its nose when hunting hare.
Coat
Short, thick, fairly flat coat; dark fawn tricolour.
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