Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound
Also known as Anglo-français tricolore, Grand anglo
- Height at the withers
- 60 to 70 cm
- Weight
- 30 to 35 kg
- Life expectancy
- 10 to 12 years
- Daily activity
- 120 minutes
- Origin
- France
- FCI group
- 6 · Scent hounds
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- a family with children
- a sporty owner: running, hiking, canicross
Less suited to
- an apartment: it needs space
- a first dog: it needs an experienced owner
- a sedentary life: plan on 120 minutes of activity a day
- long absences: it struggles when left alone
Overview
A powerful, well-built large scent hound with a short coat, usually tricolor with a black saddle, the Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound combines the nose and voice of French hounds with the stamina and speed of the Foxhound. It is the most widespread breed in French hunting packs: a pure pack hound living in kennels, not suited to family life.
History and origins
It was born in the 19th century from crosses between French hounds, notably the Poitevin and the Gascon Saintongeois, and the English Foxhound, at a time when hunts were trying to rebuild fast, tough packs. Long known by the generic term Anglo-French, these dogs were later split into separate breeds by size and coat color, the tricolor being recognized by the FCI under standard no. 322. It hunts red deer, roe deer, wild boar or fox with hounds in many hunts. Like other pack hounds, it is rarely registered individually with the French Kennel Club (LOF): 65 in 2024, none in 2025.
Health
Life expectancy is 10 to 12 years, and the breed is hardy. The most common health problems in the breed:
- Hunting injuries (brambles, wild boar)
- Hip dysplasia
- Gastric torsion (bloat)
- Tick-borne diseases (piroplasmosis)
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 with a black saddle, tricolor with more or less extensive black patches, mixed hair known as “louvard” (wolf-gray).
All ratings
Rated from 1 to 5, comparable across breeds. Green marks a strength for most households, orange something to plan for.
Lifestyle
- Energy
- Boundless, 5 out of 5
- Apartment
- Impossible, 1 out of 5
- Home alone
- Very poorly, 1 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
- Not advised, 1 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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Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound FAQ
How big does the Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound get?
The Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound stands 60 to 70 cm at the withers and weighs 30 to 35 kg. It is a large dog.
Does the Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound shed a lot?
It sheds moderately and its coat needs minimal care.
Can the Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound 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 Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound need each day?
Allow about 120 minutes of activity a day: its energy is boundless. Add games and training exercises to keep its mind busy too.
Is the Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound 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 Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound live?
Life expectancy is 10 to 12 years, and the breed is hardy. The main health problems to watch for are hunting injuries and hip dysplasia.
