Human orientation
Average score: The breed is friendly to people, but works independently in a pack. Actual behavior depends on socialization.
THE PAW CATALOG
A large Anglo-French black and white hound
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History of the breed Large Anglo-French black and white hound
Origin: France
The breed was formed from ancient Saintong hounds and foxhounds, and was called the "Anglo-Sentong bastard." In 1957, the names of Anglo-French breeds were officially fixed. Nowadays in France it is a working pack breed for hunting roe deer, wild boar and fox. "Large" refers to the type of game, not the size of the dog.
Large Anglo-French Black and White Hound - a tall French Hound with a black "mantle" on a white background. Friendly to people and easy to manage in the kennel. This is primarily a working pack hunter.
SizeBig
OriginFrance
Life is nearby
This is not an apartment dog: for a happy life, space, a lot of movement and the company of relatives are needed. Lives peacefully in a pack in the kennel, but needs daily exercise and attention at home.
Walks
Long-term loads are needed every day: long running, olfactory work, space. Free running is possible only in a safe fenced area. The load of puppies and elderly dogs is adjusted with the veterinarian.
Training
Friendly and willing to work, but independent on the trail. Olfactory games, patience and treats work. Calling is practiced on a long leash, and free running is possible only in a fenced area.
Care
The short double coat is combed approximately once a week, more often during shedding. After hunting, they examine the skin, paws, long ears, trim the claws and brush the teeth.
Children
Friendly to people and easy to control, but large and energetic. An adult monitors the contact, and the rules of a calm game are explained to the child.
Other animals
His gregarious past makes him usually peaceful with dogs. Small animals and cats are evaluated separately, because the hunting instinct is strong.
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
The average score is given due to the lack of comparative data on the breed "Great Anglo-French Black and White Hound". The character of an individual dog is determined by socialization and experience.
Zooaggression
Medium-high score: The breed is usually peaceful with other dogs due to its pack history. Small animals are evaluated separately.
Health and reproductive risks
The survival rate of the Great Anglo-French Black and White Hound breed in the British cohort is not comparable. The absence of the described risks does not guarantee the absence of hereditary diseases, so the breeder is asked for the results of the parents' examinations.
Ease of care
Average rating: the coat is combed once a week, and ear and paw inspections are required after walks.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: no specific breed diseases have been described. Ask the breeder for documentary results of examinations of both parents.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal: Defects affecting health and performance, including weak limbs and excessive snoring. Lameness or pain requires a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
The preventive examination for the Great Anglo-French Black and White Hound breed covers the eyes, heart and ears; the breed club and veterinarian will tell you how often to do special checks.
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