French White & Black Hound
Francouzský bílo-černý honič
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Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 62–72 cm |
Recognition features
- Obligatory white and black with a black mantle or widely spread black patches
- A pale tan dot above each eye and pale tan on the cheeks
- Friendly, close to humans and easy to manage in the kennel
Purpose
Large pack hound for big game, valued in many deer hunts for fine nose, diligence and voice.
History
The French White and Black Hound evolved from the Saintonge Hound, whose origins are uncertain, and probably has a distant ancestry in the white "Greffier" dogs of the 16th century. The present type appeared in the second half of the 19th century, influenced by later crossing with the Poitevin and the Gascon Saintongeois. It obtained its standard in 1957.
Coat
Short, fairly strong, dense coat; white with black mantle or widely spread black markings.
Similar breeds
- Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound · Compare
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