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Chien Francais Blanc et Orange

History

The French Hound, descended from ancient French breeds, comes in several varieties that differ in coat color:- The French White and Black Hound, olso Chien Francais Blanc et Orange, descended from two breeds from southern France, the Saintongeois and the Blue Gascony Hound, with a splash of Foxhound blood. The variety was officially recognized in 1957;- The French Tricolor Hound, a recent creation (1957) produced by crossing the Anglo-French Tricolor Hound with the French Hound. Crosses were made with the Poitevin, the Billy, and possibly the Blue Gascony Hound. The French Tricolor Hound is sturdier and not quite as fast as the Poitevin. The standard for this variety was officially recognized in 1965; and- The French White and Orange Hound, very rare, was developed in 1978 through crosses with the Billy.

Standard

Head Fairly large and long. Slightly domed skull. Slight stop (pronounced in the French Tricolor Hound and the French White and Orange Hound). Ears: Long, rounded and hanging close to head. Muzzle: Long and narrow. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Medium length and very strong. Chest: Deep, reaching below the level of elbows, with a long ribcage and well sprung ribs. Body: Back slightly arched, with croup slightly falling. Legs: Forelegs are long, straight and clean. Hind legs are full and well muscled, with hocks well bent. Feet: Strong and long, with close toes. Tail: Thin and long. Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement. Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement. Eyes* Dark
Body* Powerful. Neck fairly long and strong. Chest taller than it is wide. Slightly rounded ribs. Slight tuck-up.

Size White and Black: dog: 65 to 72 cm( 25,5-28 in) ; bitch: 62 to 68 cm (24,5-26,8 in) .Tricolor: dog 62 to 72 cm (24,5-28 in); bitches 60 to 68 cm (23,5-26,8 in).Tricolor, White and Orange: 62 to 70 cm ( 24,5-27,5 in).
Weight* Approx. 30 kg (66 lb).
Group* Scenthounds and related breeds

Behavior These dogs are hardy, brave, and able to maintain a swift pace for several hours. With a good voice and keen sense of smell, they hunt confidently in packs. Their work is meticulous. They specialize in deer. They require a firm owner they can accept as the leader of the pack.

Tail Fairly thick at the base and fairly long, carried gracefully.
Hair * Lying close to the body, fairly thick, and dense. Finer in the Tricolor.
Coat* White and Black: must be white and black with a large mantle or fairly large black spots. Black, steel-grey, or even tan flecks only on the legs. Pale spot above each eye and pale tan markings on the cheeks, below the eyes, under the ears, and at the base of the tail. As in the Gascon Saintongeois, «deer markings» on the thigh are fairly common. Skin is white under white hair and black under black hair, sometimes with blue or pale blue blotches on the abdomen and inner thighs.- Tricolor: white and fawn (rich or even coppery tan) with black mantle. Wolf grey hair is tolerated.- White and Orange: white and lemon or white and orange, as long as orange is not too dark or reddish. Skin white with yellow or orange spots.

Faults Any deparure 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 apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.