Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
Also known as AFPV, Petit Anglo-Français
- Height at the withers
- 48 to 56 cm
- Weight
- 16 to 22 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12 to 14 years
- Daily activity
- 90 minutes
- Origin
- France
- FCI group
- 6 · Scent hounds
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- a family with children
Less suited to
- an apartment: it needs space
- a first dog: it needs an experienced owner
- long absences: it struggles when left alone
- a home with cats
Overview
A medium-sized scent hound, well built and fast, the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has a short, close coat in tricolor, white and black, or white and orange. Keen, tireless and blessed with a fine voice, it hunts hare, rabbit, roe deer or fox, in a pack or in a small group. Sociable and easy to keep in a kennel, it remains a pack dog made for hunting, and is rarely kept as a companion.
History and origins
The breed was created in France by crossing medium-sized French scent hounds, such as the Poitevin or the Porcelaine, with English Harrier-type hounds, to produce a lighter, livelier dog suited to hunting small game with hounds (petite vénerie). It is used both in hare or rabbit packs and for hunting with guns. Its FCI standard (no. 325) dates from 1983. In France, it remains well established among hunters, with about 150 LOF registrations in 2025.
Health
Life expectancy is 12 to 14 years, and the breed is hardy. The most common health problems in the breed:
- Ear infections
- Hip dysplasia
- Hunting injuries (cuts, grass awns)
Choose a breeder who has the parents health-screened for this breed, and ask to see the results.
Coat and care
Short, smooth coat. Moderate shedding, minimal coat care. Coat colors: tricolor (white and black with bright tan markings), white and black with pale tan markings, white and orange.
All ratings
Rated from 1 to 5, comparable across breeds. Green marks a strength for most households, orange something to plan for.
Lifestyle
- Energy
- High, 4 out of 5
- Apartment
- Impossible, 1 out of 5
- Home alone
- Poorly, 2 out of 5
Family and sociability
- With children
- Good, 4 out of 5
- With other dogs
- Excellent, 5 out of 5
- With cats
- Caution, 2 out of 5
- With strangers
- Open, 4 out of 5
Training and temperament
- Ease of training
- Hard, 2 out of 5
- For a first-time owner
- Poor fit, 2 out of 5
- Guarding instinct
- None, 1 out of 5
- Prey drive
- Very strong, 5 out of 5
- Tendency to roam
- Very high, 5 out of 5
Care and neighbors
- Coat care
- Minimal, 1 out of 5
- Shedding
- Moderate, 3 out of 5
- Drooling
- Never, 1 out of 5
- Barking
- Very vocal, 5 out of 5
Climate and health
- Heat tolerance
- Average, 3 out of 5
- Cold tolerance
- Average, 3 out of 5
- Hardiness
- Good, 4 out of 5
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Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie FAQ
How big does the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie get?
The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie stands 48 to 56 cm at the withers and weighs 16 to 22 kg. It is a medium-sized dog.
Does the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie shed a lot?
It sheds moderately and its coat needs minimal care.
Can the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie live in an apartment?
It is not recommended: it needs space, ideally a house with a yard. Mind the neighbors: it barks readily.
How much exercise does the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie need each day?
Allow about 90 minutes of activity a day: its energy is high. Add games and training exercises to keep its mind busy too.
Is the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie good with children?
Yes, it gets along well with children who respect it. Never leave a young child alone with a dog, whatever the breed.
How long does the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie live?
Life expectancy is 12 to 14 years, and the breed is hardy. The main health problems to watch for are ear infections and hip dysplasia.
