Bruno Saint-Hubert Français
Also known as Bruno du Jura type Saint-Hubert, Bruno Saint-Hubert
- Height at the withers
- 47 to 59 cm
- Weight
- 22 to 30 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11 to 13 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, muscular and heavy-boned, with a massive but not heavy head and a fawn-brown coat with a black mantle or saddle, the Bruno Saint-Hubert Français gives an impression of power and nobility. Lively, tenacious and brave, yet gentle and very attached to its owner, it hunts alone or in a pack on any terrain and is especially effective on wild boar and at blood tracking.
History and origins
It has much in common with the old Bruno du Jura of the Saint-Hubert type, the heaviest form of the Swiss hounds, a type now abandoned in Switzerland. French breeders, brought together in the Club français des Brunos et des chiens courants suisses, carried on their own breeding program, suited to the needs of today’s hunters. The Société Centrale Canine (French Kennel Club) recognized it in 2003 as a French breed (SCC standard no. 905, group 6), but the FCI has not recognized it so far. Its numbers remain modest, with 159 dogs registered with the French Kennel Club (LOF) in 2025.
Health
Life expectancy is 11 to 13 years, and the breed is hardy. The most common health problems in the breed:
- Ear infections
- Hip dysplasia
- Entropion and ectropion
- Hunting injuries (wild boar)
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: fawn brown with black mantle, fawn brown with black saddle, with or without spots above the eyes (“four-eyed”).
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
- Good, 4 out of 5
- With cats
- Caution, 2 out of 5
- With strangers
- Polite, 3 out of 5
Training and temperament
- Ease of training
- Average, 3 out of 5
- For a first-time owner
- Poor fit, 2 out of 5
- Guarding instinct
- Low, 2 out of 5
- Prey drive
- Very strong, 5 out of 5
- Tendency to roam
- High, 4 out of 5
Care and neighbors
- Coat care
- Minimal, 1 out of 5
- Shedding
- Moderate, 3 out of 5
- Drooling
- Rarely, 2 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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Bruno Saint-Hubert Français FAQ
How big does the Bruno Saint-Hubert Français get?
The Bruno Saint-Hubert Français stands 47 to 59 cm at the withers and weighs 22 to 30 kg. It is a medium-sized dog.
Does the Bruno Saint-Hubert Français shed a lot?
It sheds moderately and its coat needs minimal care.
Can the Bruno Saint-Hubert Français 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 Bruno Saint-Hubert Français 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 Bruno Saint-Hubert Français 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 Bruno Saint-Hubert Français live?
Life expectancy is 11 to 13 years, and the breed is hardy. The main health problems to watch for are ear infections and hip dysplasia.
