Like other hunting dogs, the Great Anglo-French tricolor is an excellent hunting dog accustomed to large packs. Today it is still used in France for big game hunting, but it has still lost popularity and is almost unknown outside our country. Despite everything, the tall Anglo-French tricolor is an active, cooperative and loyal dog, which will easily become your best friend if you take good care of it.
In case you want to adopt a Great Anglo-French tricolor, at PlanèteAnimal we present you all the information relating to this breed of dog so that you know everything about its origin, its physical characteristics, its character, the care what he needs, etc
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Origin
- Europe
- France
FCI Nomenclature
- Group VI
Physical Characteristics
- Rustic
- Muscular
Size
- Large
Height
- 55-70
Adult Weight
- 25-45
Life expectancy
- 10-12
Recommended physical activity
- High
Character
- Balanced
- Society
- Very loyal
- Smart
- Active
Ideal for
- Apartment
- The hunt
Recommended climate
- Temperate
Hair type
- Short
- Smooth
Origin of the Great English-French tricolor
The Greater Anglo-French tricolor is the third of the large French hounds developed from crosses between different breeds of French and English hunting dogs such as the English Foxhound and the Pointevin. The breed was revived in the mid-19th century after being nearly extinct during the French Revolution.
This robust and hardy hound was and is used for hunting big game deer and roe deer mainly in France.
" The so-called Anglo-French breeds were accepted in 1857 and were recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale and the main cynological associations of the world in 1983."
Physical characteristics of the Great Anglo-French tricolor
The Greater Anglo-French tricolor has the typical appearance of a hound and bears a strong resemblance to the English Foxhound. This large dog is muscular and of strong build and weighs between 34 and 36 kg and is between 62 and 72 cm tall.
Its head is moderately broad and rather flat. The stop (nasofrontal depression) is well marked. His eyes are large and brown. Its ears are medium sized, twisted, pendulous and moderately attached. The body of the tall Anglo-French tricolor is muscular and robust. Its croup is long and sloping. His chest is deep and wide. It has a rather long tail.
The Anglo-French Tricolor Large Dog's coat is short and of moderate thickness. And as its name suggests, it can only be tricolor, i.e. white, brown and black.
Character of the Great Anglo-French tricolor
Like other French hounds, the large tricolor Anglo-French is very active and obsessed with hunting. These dogs are courageous, dynamic, intelligent and cooperate with other dogs in the pack.
They tend to get along well with other dogs and humans, but aren't very playful or affectionate. They tend to chase away other pets, so cohabiting a large Anglo-French tricolor with cats or other animals can be problematic. It is therefore necessary to properly socialize the large Anglo-French tricolor from a young age (puppy) so that he learns to behave in his environment and with the other animals around him.
Although it is an animal used for big game hunting, this dog can also be an excellent pet.
Taking care of a great Anglo-French tricolor
The care required for the tall Anglo-French tricolor is limited, since it is enough to brush it once a week. As for the bath, you should wash it only when it is really dirty. What you should do is always inspect and clean his long droopy ears to make sure that bacteria or fungi are not proliferating there.
In addition, due to their natural hunting instinct, these dogs need a lot of exercise and a few daily walks are not enough to cover this need, which is why they absolutely must live in a spacious place. with a garden. As you will have understood, these dogs do not adapt well to life in the city or in a small apartment.
Dressage and education of the great Anglo-French tricolor
Despite what you might think, the tall Anglo-French tricolor is an easy dog to train. Even so, it won't be appropriate to start teaching him overly complicated tricks before he knows the basic obedience commands inside out.We recommend that you dedicate 5 to 10 minutes a day to review the orders and tricks you have taught him.
Given his hunting instinct, for hunting, this dog needs additional training to be able to be in harmony with his tutor. If you want your dog to become an excellent hunter, you're going to have to take the time to train him properly. If you don't want him to leak, you better not let him sleep outside.
If they don't exert themselves enough every day, these dogs can be very destructive. Proper socialization and obedience training will encourage good behavior in these large dogs.
He alth of the great Anglo-French tricolor
As it's a little-known breed, the most common canine diseases it might suffer from are a mystery. However, generally speaking, large tricolor Anglo-French dogs can suffer from hip dysplasia if they are not exercised properly or if they are over-exercised.
As with other hunting dogs, after a walk in the forest or in the middle of nature, it is advisable to inspect its body to ensure that it is free of any parasites. And of course, it is mandatory to keep his vaccination schedule up to date and to take him to the vet every 6 months to prevent and detect any possible disease.
Photos of Great Anglo-French tricolor
