Dogs
French White and Black Hound
Other names: French White and Black Hound, Français Blanc et Noir, Chien Francais Blanc et noir
- Origin
- France
- Size
- Large
- Height · Male
- 62–72 cm
- Height · Female
- 62–68 cm
- Weight · Male
- 28–35 kg
- Weight · Female
- 28–35 kg
- FCI
- FCI group 6 · 6 · n.º 220
Temperament
These dogs are very appreciated by many deer hunts for the following qualities: fine noses, diligence, seriousness and throat. It is a friendly dog, close to humans and easy to manage in the kennels.
History
The French White and Black Hound evolved from the Saintonge Hound whose origins are uncertain; while it has no connection with the Saint Hubert, there is probably a distant ancestry with the famous white ?Greffier? dogs of the XVIth century. Appearing in the second half of the XIXth century, the present type was influenced by later cross-breeding with the Poitevin and the Gascon-saintongeois. It obtained its standard in 1957. At present, the breed counts approximately 2000 subjects, representing 300/400 births per year.
The 2007 text was drafted by Mr. Pierre Astié, President of the ?Club du chien d?ordre?, and his committee, in collaboration with Mr. Raymond Triquet.
French White and Black Hound breeders
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