Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound
Velký franc.-anglický 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 markings
- Pale tan dot above each eye and pale tan on the cheeks
- Big, powerful, resistant dog with strong bone
Purpose
Large pack hound for big game, forming the packs of twenty or more deer hunts and one stag hunt.
History
The breed originates from the "Bâtard Anglo-Saintongeois", a type that appeared in the mid-19th century from crossing the Saintongeois with the Foxhound. It presently counts approximately 2000 subjects with around 200 births per year.
Coat
Short, quite strong and dense coat; white with black mantle and widely spread black markings.
Similar breeds
- French White & Black Hound · Compare
- Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound · Compare
- Great Anglo-French White & Orange Hound · Compare
- English Foxhound · Compare
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