Human orientation
Average score: calm, but primarily a gregarious hunter.
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A small blue Gascon hound
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History of the Small Blue Gascon Hound breed
Origin: France
French pack hunting hound. Descended from the large blue Gascon hound: its smaller representatives, bred for small game such as hare, later formed a separate breed. Their ancestors lived in the times of Saint Hubert's hounds, who hunted in packs in the 14th century. The word "small" refers to the size of the game, not the dog.
Small Blue Gascon Hound is a French Hound of medium-large height (50-58 cm) with a short thick coat of white color with black spots, which gives it a grayish-blue shade. Calm and manageable in the pack. Requires a lot of movement and olfactory work.
Sizeaverage
OriginFrance
Life is nearby
Working hunting dog, gregarious by habit. It is not suitable for life in the city without hunting and movement.
Walks
Long walks, running in a safe area and sniffing are required.
Training
Works well in a pack, calm and controlled, but sense of smell quickly overcomes teams. It takes patient consistency.
Care
The short coat is wiped and combed once a week. Ears are examined, nails are trimmed, teeth are cleaned.
Children
Calm and controlled, but energetic hunter. Games with children are supervised.
Other animals
Gets along with dogs in a pack. Small animals are prey.
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: calm and controlled, but the smell is distracting.
Zooaggression
Average score: gets along in a pack, small animals are 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
High rating: short thick coat requires minimal maintenance.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: Little is known about hereditary diseases of the Little Blue Gascon Hound breed. The breeder is asked for documents with the results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the "Little Blue Gascon Hound" breed dog is coordinated with its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
Heart and eyes are included in the list of annual examination. How often to do special examinations is suggested by the breed club and the doctor.
Photo of the breed
