Chien Français Tricolore

Chien français tricolore
French Tricolour Hound
Origin France
Classification / standards
FCI Group 6, Section 1.1 Scenthounds: Large #219 standard
UKC Scenthound standard
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Chien français tricolore (FCI No.219) translated into English as the French Tricolour Hound, is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France. The breed is used for hunting in packs.

Appearance

The breed is a typical large French hunting pack hound, with a lean and muscular body, long legs, elongated head with a noticeable occipital protuberance, long drop ears, and slightly square flews. Their size is 62 to 72 centimetres (24 to 28 in) at the withers; females are slightly smaller.

The coat is tricolour, with a wide black mantle, and tan parts are of a bright colour. A grizzled colour called "louvard" ("wolf-like") is also seen in the breed. Faults are listed as physical or behavioural abnormalities, and a dog with such faults should not be bred. Faults include fat feet, aggression, or any trace of crossing with English hounds.[1]

History and use

The Chien français tricolore are pack hunting dogs, which means that groups of dogs are hunted together, always directed by a human, not running about hunting by themselves.[2] Dogs bred to be pack hunting dogs do not usually make good pets.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Breed Standard Archived October 6, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ Club du chien d’ordre (in French)

External links

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