Human orientation
Friendly and people-oriented, feels good next to the owner.
THE PAW CATALOG
French black and white hound
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History of the breed French black and white hound
Origin: France
Descends from the Sainton Hound, whose origins are not known for certain. The connection with the St. Hubert hound is rejected, but the breed is distantly associated with the white "greyers" of the 16th century. The modern type was developed in the second half of the 19th century after crossings with Poitvain and Gascon-Senton hounds. The standard was adopted in 1957. The population is small: about two thousand dogs.
The French Black and White Hound is a large (62-72 cm) dog with a white background and black markings or spots, light tan above the eyes and on the cheeks. Hunters appreciate him for his fine sense of smell, diligence, serious attitude to work and voice. Friendly and human-oriented, easy to keep in the enclosure. This is a working hound, created for pack hunting, mainly for deer.
SizeBig
OriginFrance
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters or owners of country farms with a large fenced area. Used to living in a pack and close to people. An apartment and prolonged loneliness are contraindicated for him.
Walks
Very high. He needs long daily walks, running in a safe area and working with his sense of smell.
Training
Friendly and willing to cooperate, but the sense of smell prevails over commands. Recall is trained from an early age, kept without a leash only in safe areas. Classes are short, with a reward.
Care
Short, rather coarse and dense wool needs to be combed once a week. Long ears are regularly cleaned. After walks in the forest, the skin, paws and ears are examined for ticks and scratches.
Children
Generally friendly and people-oriented, gets along well with children. Due to their size and activity, children with dogs are not left unattended. Children are taught not to disturb the dog while eating and sleeping.
Other animals
Gets along well with other dogs in the pack. Small animals are perceived as prey, so cats and rodents are not left unattended.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Diligent, but his sense of smell often overshadows teams; patient training is required.
Zooaggression
Gets along well with dogs in a pack, and perceives small animals as prey.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
The short coat is easy, but the ears and paws need regular attention.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: there are few descriptions of hereditary diseases of the "French Black and White Hound" breed. Ask the breeder for the written results of the parents' examinations and the current requirements of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the French Black and White Hound breed match its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
The condition of the eyes and heart is included in the routine examination. The frequency of special examinations is determined according to the recommendations of the club and the veterinarian. Do not delay new symptoms, such as blurred vision or shortness of breath, until your next appointment.
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