Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound

This breed is generally affectionate towards those she knows and loves.

She can be quite playful if that play is physical and work-like.

This dog is usually calm when not working.

The Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound is moderately intelligent.

This breed is primarily a hunter. She may chase small (or even large) creatures in your neighbourhood when she catches a scent.

She is generally disinterested in strangers.

This dog can become wilful and disobedient if the call to follow a scent outweighs her training to respond to her masters. She is bred to act independently (or alongside her fellow hounds) in the field.

She is not to keen on being left alone for long periods of time.

While her hunting abilities come naturally, other training areas may require more work – especially if those hunting instincts overcome her discipline to study.

She has been known to bark or howl up a fuss when left at home.

She is easily drawn away by an enticing scent.

The Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound is not especially destructive but can cause significant damage if left without company for longer than she deems appropriate.

She will gladly keep eating if not stopped.

She is not especially protective of her territory, and rarely aggressive, so should not be relied upon to complete watchdog duties.

This dog may be a bit much to handle for first-time owners since she is she generally bred for life and work among a pack of dogs.

She is too big and energetic and outdoorsy to suit an apartment, or even city life in general.

She is a strong and physical dog with incredible stamina, and will need tiring out with walks and runs each day if she is to leave you in peace.

The Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound is not suitable for public transport, but may take to travelling by motor car if she is versed in the mode’s pleasures from puppyhood.

This dog loves cats; specifically, she loves to chase and kill them. If she gets to know a family cat while she is still a puppy, there is less chance of her hunting it to its death.

She usually likes other dogs, but be warned that she won’t back down from a fight if the other guy starts it.

If well-socialised from youth, she should be fine with kids – although it’s a risk to keep her around toddlers, since she may inadvertently cause damage with her energy and size.

This dog may be too much to handle for anyone who cannot give her regular, extensive walks and runs throughout her life.