Comparison: Billy and French White and Orange Hound

Billy and French White and Orange Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

BillyFrench White and Orange Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers58–70 cm62–72 cm
Recognition features
  • Pure white, milk-coffee white, or white with light orange to lemon patches
  • Short, harsh, slightly coarse coat; fine skin, sometimes with dark spots
  • Strong yet light hound, forequarters more powerful than hindquarters
  • White-lemon or white-and-orange coat (the orange must not be too dark or red)
  • Short, fine coat
  • Typical French hound, distinguished yet rustic-looking
CoatShort, harsh coat; pure white, milk-coffee white, or white with light orange or lemon patches.Short and fine coat; white-lemon or white and orange.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.