Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound
- 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
An athletic large scent hound with a white and lemon or white and orange coat, the Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound combines the keen nose of the Poitou hounds with the speed and stamina of the Foxhound. A pack hound above all, it hunts big game with great drive and a powerful voice. Sociable with other dogs and gentle with people, it lives in hunt kennels and is not suited to life as a companion dog.
History and origins
The breed comes from crosses between the Billy, a Poitou hound famed for its nose, and the English Foxhound, made from the late 19th century onward. Like its tricolor and white and black cousins, this Great Anglo-French hound is named after its coat color, and it was definitively recognized by the FCI in 1983 (no. 324, standard revised in 2023). It is the rarest of the three: only small numbers survive in a few hunts, and it does not appear in the 2025 LOF registration figures of the Société Centrale Canine (French Kennel Club).
Health
Life expectancy is 10 to 12 years, and the breed is hardy. The most common health problems in the breed:
- Hunting injuries (cuts, sprains)
- Ear infections
- Hip dysplasia
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: white and lemon, white and orange (orange not too dark).
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
- Avoid, 1 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 White and Orange Hound FAQ
How big does the Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound get?
The Great Anglo-French White and Orange 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 White and Orange Hound shed a lot?
It sheds moderately and its coat needs minimal care.
Can the Great Anglo-French White and Orange 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 White and Orange 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 White and Orange 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 White and Orange 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 ear infections.
