Artois Hound

FCI 28 . Medium-sized Hounds

The Artois Hound is a smaller version of the “Great Artois Hound”, which is now extinct and was used in France in the 17th century for wild boar hunting, deer and small game. As hare hunting grew in popularity, the need for smaller dog breeds increased. Known in his land as "Briquet” (What does "little braco" mean?) and also how Picard.

It is true that it is a dog of ancient lineage like few others has enjoyed the admiration and the royalty protection (King Henry IV and Louis XIII), being considered a distinguished Hunter of Hare.

He played with devotion to his duties in the most varied scenarios (plain, forest or in the densest bushes) and used to be easily identified by his master due to his original bark.

Some authors have that in 1609 Prince Alexander Gray has sent some specimens of this breed to the King of England, which have subsequently been used for the creation of the Beagle.

The development of Artois Hound, However, It has not been stable or linear. According to a French hunting manual, dating of 1890, It is known that at the end of the 19th century it used to be difficult to find pure specimens of this lineage..

The apparent arbitrariness to the development of the race and their successive crosses with other species (mostly of English origin) they will disperse the original purity of this lineage.

In this stage a so-called breeder Ernest Levoir tries to restore this lineage to the region Picardie. There are other names that were associated with these recovery attempts during the 20th century, as Mallard (at the time of World War I), Audréchy, among others.

With everything, Some authors consider that it has been Mme. Great Pyla who has won the most positive results, managing to re-establish the breeding of this strain.

Currently, This dog It remains a rare breed and there are quite a few clubs that protect their development.

Very agile, It adapts to various types of terrain and shown extremely persistent in the performance of their duties. It also, has an excellent sense of direction, a developed sense of smell and speed of movement.

This robust dog has a fur short, dense, soft and well attached to the body.

The color the coat is dark Fawn tri-color, It is a color similar to the Hare or the Badger. It has large spots. Y, the head tends to be carbonated, or charcoal grey and sometimes presents black reflections.

It has wide and rounded skull and pronounced chamfer. It has the square snout, the black truffle and its round eyes give it a gentle air.

The ears they are wide, long and inserted at eye level.

The neck and chest are vigorous and long. The rump and the spine are also robust and Member muscular. In the long run tail stays in the form of sickle.

Currently, this dog is still used more as a hunting dog than as a companion dog. Like the large spaces, It does not conform to the sedentary life in the city.

You can live in a home but if given a daily dose of exercise physical and games.

The Artois Hound he is a brave and intelligent dog, very independent and quite energetic.

It is an animal very resistant, possessing a special bark that can be heard at a great distance. It is a dog that is used primarily for hunting.

Hunters usually go hunting with six or eight specimens of Artois Hound.

It is not usually seen much as a companion dog, but in this case it is a good companion, It is not a Mongrel dog thanks to its strong independence, but will be loving in their own way, without empalagar.

The Artois Hound not suitable as a family dog. Needs a meaningful task that demands your doggy stamina and intelligence. His most popular task is still hunting. So, this dog should be left in the hands of an experienced hunter.

To the Artois Hound would not like the position in a city apartment, no matter how comfortable the apartment is. You need freedom of movement, What can you get in the country?. As the Artois Hound He is a pack dog and feels very happy among his peers., second position or multi-dog position is recommended. The care of this breed of dog is not intensive. Ear care can be a bit more complex, but the coat is very easy.

The Artois Hound It is a rare breed of dog that was on the verge of extinction after World War 2.. If you are interested in this dog, should have a lot of patience and time. Contact the breeders in advance and ask if they are expecting a litter and if there are any still available. Puppies are often reserved in advance. But it's better not to buy from breeders when you have a bad feeling!! If possible, you should take a look at the kennel. Don't be afraid to ask the breeder too many questions!! A good breeder, for whom the welfare of puppies is the first priority, will be happy to answer your questions and give you some valuable tips on maintenance, training and feeding the dogs.

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• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 28
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
• Section 1.2: Medium-sized hound-type dogs.. With proof of work..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – Central Canine Society ⓘ

FCI - Artois Hound

1. Chien d’Artois, Picard, Briquet (English).
2. Grand chien d’Artois, Briquet, Picard (French).
3. Artois Hound (German).
4. (em francês: Chien d’Artois (Portuguese).
5. Chien d’Artois, Picard, Briquet, Sabueso de Artois, Perro de Artois(español).