Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound
OriginFrance
SizeLarge
Lifespan10–12 years
GroupScent Hounds
Summary
The Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore is a large scent hound resulting from crosses between French scent hounds and the English Foxhound, carried out from the 19th century onward. It is a big game hunting dog, especially for wild boar and deer, used in large packs. It combines the endurance and nose of the French scent hounds with the speed and manageability of the English Foxhound.
Physical Characteristics
- Size
- Large
- Height (male)
- 60–70 cm
- Height (female)
- 58–65 cm
- Weight (male)
- 30–35 kg
- Weight (female)
- 27–32 kg
- Life Expectancy
- 10–12 years
- Coat
- Short and dense
- Common Colors
- Classic tricolor — white, black, and tan
Temperament & Personality
The Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore is an energetic, courageous dog with an excellent hunting instinct. It is sociable in a pack context and can be affectionate with the family, but its energy and hunting instincts require careful management outside the field.
Activity & Exercise
- Energy Level
- Very high
- Recommended Daily Exercise
- 120 minutes
Grooming & Care
- Grooming Needs
- Low
- Shedding
- Moderate
- Bathing Frequency
- Every 4 weeks
Health
- Common Health Issues
- Gastric torsion
- Hip dysplasia
- Otitis
- Recommended Health Tests
- Orthopedic evaluation
Compatibility
- With Children
- Good
- With Other Dogs
- Excellent
- For First-Time Owners
- Not recommended
