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Anglo Poitevin

History

The Poitevin Hound was developed as the «Haut-Poitou Hound» in 1692 by Marquis F. de Larye. The breed’s most notable ancestors are the Chien Céris and the Montemboeuf, descendants of the famous Chien Blanc du Roy and of Irish scenthounds and English greyhounds. Crosses were made with the Foxhound and the Saintongeois. Known as an excellent wolf hunter in the nineteenth century, he is now prized for his skill on hare and deer. In 1957, the breed’s name was changed to the «Poitevin Hound.» Since the founding of the French Pack Hound Club in 1977, this breed has steadily gained popularity. And this very active, hardy, speedy, spirited dog can pursue quarry all day long. He is not afraid of thickets and brambles. With his keen nose, powerful voice, and great skill as a pack hound, he excels on deer. Like all pack hounds, he is not well-suited to family life. He must be trained not to abandon the trail of one animal to pursue another.

General Appearance A very distinguished hound presenting a high degree of perfection, strength, elegance and lightness, with a range of the most fascinating colors.

DESCRIPTION * HEAD * Long but not exaggerated, not very wide, occiput prominent.

CRANIAL REGION * Skull: Rather flat, sloping without marked stop to the foreface.

FACIAL REGION Nose * Strong, wide and prominent.

Muzzle * Slightly convex, long without exaggeration.

Lips * Upper lip covering the lower, muzzle tapering.

Eyes: Large, round, surrounded with black. Lovely expression.

Ears * Of medium size and length, fine leather, set on low, slightly folded inwards.

NECK* Long, slim, without dewlap.

BODY Back * Well muscled and coupled.

Loin * Muscular.

Flank* Slight tuck-up but sufficiently powerful.

Brisket * Very deep, deeper than wide.

Ribs * Long ribs.

TAIL * Medium length, fine, smooth, never with longer and coarser slightly off standing hairs (like ears of grain) towards the tip; elegantly carried in a slight curve.

FOREQUARTERS Straight, well boned and strong, rather flat than round.

Shoulders * Long, flat and sloping, close to the chest.

Forefeet * The "wolf-foot", rather long, strong.

HINDQUARTERS * Hip * Somewhat sloping, well developed and of good length.

Thighs * Very muscular.

Hockjoint * Low to the ground, slightly bent. Hocks vertical.

Hindfeet * As forefeet.

SKIN * Black nose. Testicles varying from white to black.

Gait/Movement Easy mover, gallops and bounds lightly through covert.

COAT * HAIR * Short and glossy.

COLOR * Tricolor with black saddle, tricolor with large black patches, sometimes white and orange, also badger-pied.

SIZE * HEIGHT * Dogs 62 to 72 cm, bitches 60 to 70 cm.

Advic He is not a city dweller and does not like to be left alone. A natural pack hound, he is well-suited to kennel life. He needs daily exercise and requires regular brushing and attention to the ears.

FAULTS Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

ELIMINATING FAULTS *Black and white hounds. Dewlap. Hounds with slightly undershot mouths not to be disqualified, but all things being equal, the hound with correct jaws is to be preferred.

Faults * Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note * Male animals should have two apparrently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.