French White & Orange Hound

She is moderately affectionate although quite a serious creature in general. 

The French White and Orange Hound is moderately playful, and will pick up a game sooner if it is framed as work.

She is generally calm in the home, but energetic out on a job.

The French White and Orange Hound is a very intelligent dog, and quickly understands what is expected of her.

She is bred to be a hunter, and has a nose that will not lay idle.

She is aloof rather than neurotic around unfamiliar company.

This is a very independent dog.

She is not especially keen on alone time and may start to howl if neglected.

The French White and Orange Hound is intelligent and keen to interact but can be distracted very easily by passing smells; she can be stubborn in returning to her owner if she feels the smell is a more urgent matter. For the best results, she requires an expert hand.

Barks, howls, the works, especially when working in a group.

Her attention can be easily swayed by an itinerant scent, and she won’t think twice about chasing it – however far it takes her, and, often, however insistent her owner is for her to return.

The French White and Orange Hound is not especially destructive but can do significant damage if left alone and unstimulated.

She is not especially greedy, but it is better to divide portions to avoid a poorly tummy.

This is not generally a reliable watchdog. You might find one who is willing to raise the alarm upon the arrival of intruders, but this is not always the case.

This big, physical dog needs a lot of space to burn off energy, and may feel cramped in a small space or without easy access to a large garden (preferably countryside) – especially since letting her off the lead in public is fraught with the risk that she won’t return.

The French White and Orange Hound is a working dog and has lots of energy to burn if she is to remain in good shape, physically and mentally. 

Not much to report; she’s a bit much for most public transport situations, but should do fine in a car if accustomed from puppyhood.

This dog has a keen anti-small-furry-thing instinct and will certainly give chase to unfamiliar cats that cross her path. She may also see the family cat as a potential target.

This hound gets on quite well with other dogs since she is a pack dog, and learns the canine codes from an early age.

She is generally peaceful and loving with kids, if they respect her temperament. She should be accustomed to their company from a young age.

This dog is quite a bit to handle, and those who are frail or short of energy or expect themselves to become so during the dog’s lifetime should think twice about taking her in.

The French White and Orange Hound is probably too willful and energetic to be a good idea for most families to take on before they have the experience to handle her.