Human orientation
Average score: calm, but primarily a pack hunter. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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A small Anglo-French hound
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History of the breed Small Anglo-French Hound
Origin: France
Created by crossing old Anglo-French Hounds with Harriers (Beagles), Poitvains, Small Gascon-Saintonges and Small Blue Gascon Hounds. Until 1978, it was called "Little Anglo-French". FCI recognized the breed in 1983.
Small Anglo-French Hound, or Anglo-Française de petit venerie, is a French Hound of medium height (48-56 cm) with a short, dense, smooth coat. The name "small" refers to small game, not the size of a dog. An active hunter who works in a pack. Needs a lot of traffic and an experienced owner.
Sizeaverage
OriginFrance
Life is nearby
This is a working hunting hound that traditionally lives in a pack in the countryside. It is not suitable for city life and a family without movement and hunting.
Walks
Long walks, running and olfactory work are required. A hunter chasing small game and driving it to the shooter.
Training
Guided by smell, independent and stubborn. You need patience, a reliable recall signal and a drive on walks.
Care
The short coat is wiped and combed once a week. The ears are examined especially, because an infection tends to occur under a hanging ear. Claws are trimmed, teeth are cleaned.
Children
Usually peaceful, but the hound is energetic. Games with children are supervised.
Other animals
Works in a pack, so gets along with dogs. Small animals for the prey hunter.
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
Average score: tenacious and independent, flair prevails in teams.
Zooaggression
Average score: gregarious, gets along with dogs, prey on small animals.
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
High rating: short coat requires minimal maintenance.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: detailed data on hereditary diseases of the "Small Anglo-French Hound" breed are scarce. Ask the breeder for documentary results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal apparatus: for the "Small Anglo-French Hound" breed, the load is selected according to age and condition. Limping, pain or reluctance to move is a reason to consult a veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and heart need regular attention from a doctor. How often to do special examinations is suggested by the breed club and the doctor.
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