Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound

Other name: Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir

This sophisticated giant takes her name not from her size, but from the big game who perish at the hands of the hunts who exploit her. Many a stag or deer has fallen to the mercenary teeth of a pack of Great Anglo-French White and Black Hounds. While she is friendly among people and can even enjoy the society of children, she is mostly used as a pack dog and rarely kept as a pet or show dog. The Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound is also rarely found outside of her native France.

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Life expectancy	The Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound has a life expectancy of between 9 and 10 years
Temperament	High prey drive
Size	Large
Adult size	Female Between 24 and 27 in Male Between 26 and 28 in
Adult weight	Female Between 62 and 66 lb Male Between 62 and 66 lb
Coat colour	Black White
Type of coat	Very short Hard
Eye colour	Brown

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It is hard to come by this dog in the UK, and extreme caution should be used when using the internet to find a breeder.

More details about the Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound

Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound: Origins and history

From the 16th century onwards, French breeders of hunting dogs have attempted to create the ultimate scenthound, with particular efforts in the 19th century when the Gascogne Saintgeanois was crossed with the Poitevin and Foxhound; this, most likely, is the lineage of the Great Anglo-French we see today.

Physical characteristics of the Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound

This long, powerful dog seems to have dressed to emphasize her athletic appeal. Her black mantle appears as a cape draped over her back (which, alongside her Batman mask, gives rather an air of superhero) and her legs and flanks are likely to be paler, so that she looks even taller and stronger than she might in a chromatic onesie. Her belly is tucked; her chest, barrelled. Her short, tough neck appears necessary to support a beak that won’t quit. Her nostrils are flared, adding that curiously ambiguous sense of demureness and sophistication.

FCI classification of the Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound

Group 6 - Scent hounds and related breeds
Section 1 : Scent hounds

Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound: Characteristics

Not very affectionate

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

Not very playful

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

Not very calm

This dog is usually calm when not working.

Moderate intelligence

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

High prey drive

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

Moderately fearful of strangers

She is generally disinterested in strangers.

Very independent

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.

Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound: Behaviour

Moderately tolerant of being left alone

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

Moderately easy to train

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

Tends to be very vocal

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

Has a tendency to run away

She is easily drawn away by an enticing scent.

Can be destructive

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.

Moderately food motivated

She will gladly keep eating if not stopped.

Not necessarily a watchdog

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

Training a Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound

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

Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound: Lifestyle

Not very compatible with living in a flat

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

Needs a lot of exercise

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.

Moderately easy to travel with

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.

Breed compatibility Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound

Not very compatible with cats

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.

Compatible with other dogs

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

Moderately compatible with children

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.

Not compatible with senior owners

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

Not recommended for a first-time owner

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.

Great Anglo-French White & Black Hound: Purchase price

We do not have enough data to set an average price. Looking after a dog of this size typically costs between £60 to £100 a month, including food, medical/insurance, and incidental expenses.