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Chien français tricolore
French Tricolour Hound
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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.
Size is 62 cm to a maxium size of 72 cm (23.6 to 28.3 ins) at the
withers, females 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.
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