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Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound
Francia FCI 325 - Medium-sized Hounds

Origin: France
Character: Tireless and intelligent
Weight: 24 - 25 Kg.
Height: 48 - 56 cm..
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound

The Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound It is not a dog that adapts to life in an apartment if there is no way for it to release its great energy..

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History

The breed had been around for a long time and various dog lovers like Mr M. Légeron, A. Rivot porthole, Willekens, Gairal, Daubigné had tried in vain to have it officially recognized.

Hare hunters had created this small order dog from medium-sized French breeds: Porcelaine, Gascon Saintongeois, Poitevin hound in crossbreeding with English dogs like him Beagle, several varieties of Harriers, even the little one English Foxhound. The objective of these crosses was to improve the construction of their dogs and thus increase the speed and attitude to take.

In any case it is a typical French hunting dog, in which English blood also flows. In 1957 the first official recognition of the breed took place in France, followed by the FCI in 1978.

Photo: Anglo-français de petite vénerie by Jwh at Wikipedia Luxembourg, CC BY-SA 3.0 LU, via Wikimedia Commons

Physical characteristics «Medium Anglo-French Hound»

The Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound – or also called Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie – He is of medium size and a dog with a powerful constitution, but it never seems heavy. In its appearance it reminds of the dogs of the French pack. According to the breed standard, the head should be long and not too wide. The hair is short, thick and smooth and can be two or three colors (white and orange or black, white with brown).

The eyes are large and soft but lively in expression.. The ears located under the line of the eyes are soft, slightly turned inwards and medium in size. The tail is of medium length and quite thin. The limbs are strong, with straight and broad forequarters in profile and muscular hindquarters with low set hocks.

Character and skills «Medium Anglo-French Hound»

The Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound is described as balanced and bold, independent, smart and leader, proud and trustworthy. He is affectionate and loyal to his owners. But, adult dogs are suspicious of strangers.

These dogs today make up the vast majority of hare and fox hunting packs.. But shooters increasingly appreciate its fine-nosed qualities., resistance, good throat, easy to put on, wise in the hunt and in the kennel.

In the last twenty years, The number of Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hounds medium has improved both in quality and quantity. But, the breeders, and buyers in particular, they must register their dogs with the LOF (Central Canine Society) to better control the selection.

Activities and exercise with the “Medium Anglo-French Hound”

This dog loves to move, needs a lot of exercise and wants to work. You have to spend about four hours a day intensely with him. The breed is suitable for training as a hunting dog, but also for various dog sports. Keeping the dog in the house is strongly discouraged: The Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound needs and wants a lot of space and would like to have free access to the garden also outside of "walking hours".

Education of the “Medium Anglo-French Hound”

To the Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound he likes to learn, he is submissive and also has an intelligent mind. But, has a strong hunting instinct, so your education should start soon and therefore, Any “oddities” this dog acquires in his youth must be addressed as they are difficult to correct later..

Care and health of the "Medium Anglo-French Hound"

The short and dense coat of this dog does not require any special care, cleans itself almost by itself. Its legs, However, should be checked regularly. Especially when used as a hunting dog, injuries and problems are more likely to occur.

In rare cases there is a tendency to osteoarthritis and bone tumors.

Images "Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound"

Photos:

1 – Anglo-français de petite vénerie, op der Haard, Diddeleng by Jwh at Wikipedia Luxembourg, CC BY-SA 3.0 LU, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – Anglo-français de petite vénerie, Kackeschbësch, Éiter by Jwh at Wikipedia Luxembourg, CC BY-SA 3.0 LU, via Wikimedia Commons
3 – Anglo-français de petite vénerie by Jwh at Wikipedia Luxembourg, CC BY-SA 3.0 LU, via Wikimedia Commons
4 – Anglo-français de petite vénerie, 7 months, Wesley by Jwh at Wikipedia Luxembourg, CC BY-SA 3.0 LU, via Wikimedia Commons
5 – Anglo-français de petite vénerie (white and black with pale tan markings) three and four months old puppies. by Jwh at Wikipedia Luxembourg, CC BY-SA 3.0 LU, via Wikimedia Commons
6 – Anglo-français de petite vénerie by Jwh at Wikipedia Luxembourg, CC BY-SA 3.0 LU, via Wikimedia Commons

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Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group :
  • Section : . .

Federations:

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

FCI breed standard "Medium-Sized Anglo-French Hound"

Origin:
France

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
26.01.1983

Use:

Hound for hunting small game.



General appearance:

This is a dog of solid and balanced configuration, no appearance of heaviness. In profile, Your silhouette should be that of a well-structured French dog..



Behavior / temperament:

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Head:

It is long and not very wide. The occipital protrusion is little accentuated.

Cranial region:
  • Skull : Slightly convex, without being bulged.
  • Depression links (Stop) : Bit strong.

facial region:

  • Truffle : Well pigmented ; the Windows are wide open.
  • Snout : Medium elongated and somewhat pointed in appearance; the nasal cannula is straight or slightly arched.
  • Belfos : The upper lip covers the lower lip.
  • Eyes : Large, browns. Your expression is sweet, but lively.
  • Ears : They are inserted delicately below the eye line. They are flexible, slightly twisted, of medium width and reach at least two fingers from the beginning of the nose.

Neck:

Loose, without jowl.

Body:

  • Back : Strong and straight.
  • Pork loin : Quite short and muscular.
  • Rump : Slightly inclined and quite long.
  • Breast : It is well developed. It is well descended and reaches at least to the tip of the elbow. Ribs are long and moderately rounded.
  • Flanks : They are quite solid and somewhat raised, but without a thin appearance.

Tail:

Of medium length and quite thin. It is well inserted in the extension of the line of the spine. It is covered by abundant hair, without being spiked (towards the tip and around the tail, a few longer and thicker hairs slightly distant in the shape of a spike.)

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Seen in profile, they are strong, wide and straight.

  • Shoulder : The shoulder blades are long, flat and oblique. They are well applied to the chest.

LATER MEMBERS :

  • Thigh : He is muscular and well leaned.
  • Hock : Slightly angled and lies close to the ground.

FEET : They are thin and compact.

Movement:

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Mantle

SKIN : It's fine, without folds; the tissues are dense.

HAIR : Is short, tight and smooth.

COLOR :

• Tricolor : Black and white with raised fire color (the truffle is black).
• Black and white with pale tan color (the truffle is black).
• Bicolor : White and orange (the truffle is tobacco colored).



Size and weight:

Height to the cross : Of 48 to 56 cm.. With a minimum and maximum tolerance of 2 cm in exceptional specimens.



Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

• In general, all common defects in bloodhounds.
• Very short or very wide head.
• Round skull.
• Depigmented nose in the form of spots.
• Square snout.
• Upper or lower prognathism.
• Too accentuated lips.
• Prominent eyes, light eyes.
• Very high set ears, wide, short or very flat.
• Neck too short, presence of double chin.
• Cylindrical body.
• Heavy shoulders.
• Thick tail,and short or spiked.
• Loose skin tissues.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



N.B.:

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie (English).
2. Anglo-français de petite vénerie (French).
3. Anglo-Français de petite vénerie (German).
4. Anglo-Français de petite vénerie (Portuguese).
5. Sabueso anglo francés de tamaño mediano, Anglo-francés para la caza menor, Anglo-francés de tamaño medio (español).

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Ariégeois
Francia FCI 20 . Medium-sized Hounds

Origin: France
Character: independent and affectionate
Weight: 28 to 30 kg
Height: 50 to 58 cm.
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Photo by danseaveclesloups.chiens-in-france.com
Sabueso del Ariège

The Ariégeois He is a smart dog that accepts well orders

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History

The Ariégeois It is a dog of French origin, a native of the city of Ariege What, bordering Spain.

The Ariégeois It was recorded, obtaining the original valid standard, the twenty-fourth day of January of 1996 (Classification: Group 6 – Section 1.2).

Several theories agree that it was born from the cross between a bloodhound type dog with a lighter complexion in the country (We cannot say exactly what), a Old Pays Briquet and Great Gascony Blue or a Gascon Saintongeois.

The truth is that this cross maintained the typical physical characteristics of these last two dogs., but you can highlight a more docile nature, along with the size and lighter weight.

Physical characteristics of the "Sabor of the Ariège"

The Ariégeois, is a dog used for small game. Medium-size and light weight make it a wonder, either alone or in groups, can easily grow and develop on difficult terrain, It is a dog that tolerate heat well.

His favorite is the hunting of the Hare, but it is also used –sometimes- for hunting deer or wild boar.

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Russian Harlequin Hound
Rusia Hound not recognized by the F.C.I.

Origin: Russia
Character: Friendly and outgoing.
Weight: 18 - 31 kg
Height: 56 - 66 cm..
Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

The Russian Harlequin Hound is a rare breed of dog found almost exclusively in Russia.

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In the 18th century, a hound native to Russia began to develop naturally, but it wasn't until around 1900 that selective breeding began in earnest, and the first breed standard for the Russian hound was developed in 1925. The breeders then crossed to the Estonian Hound with the English hounds. The result was the Russian Harlequin Hound, a slightly squarer looking dog with tricolor spots on a white body. The voice of the Russian Harlequin Hound is much deeper and melodic than that of a Estonian Hound, and frequently have black marks on the saddle.

Until 1951 This new breed of hound was known as the Anglo-Russian hound, but when he was accepted as a separate race from his own, he was known as the Russian Harlequin Hound. This breed was well known, not only for their melodic voices, but also for its speed and resistance when tracking its prey. They were frequently used as red hunting dogs, which means they chased foxes and wolves, traditionally known as red game, and they are rarely found outside the Soviet Union.

The breeders of the Russian Harlequin Hound they are still in the process of improving both the type and uniformity of the breed and the breed is now sometimes seen at Soviet dog shows, and is considered equal in quality to the best Estonian Hound. The Russian Harlequin Hound It was also used by William Dunker when he developed his namesake the Dunker, sometimes also known as the Norwegian Hound.

The Russian Harlequin Hound It is not recognized by the F.C.I.

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Physical characteristics «Russian Harlequin Hound»

The Russian Harlequin Hound he is a muscular dog, medium-sized, which stands about twenty-four inches tall and weighs between 18 and 31 kg, with a square build, long, straight legs and a strong tail that has a slightly curved or saber-like shape. They also tend to have a somewhat broad, square head with a straight, square muzzle., that always ends with a black nose. They have slightly hanging lips, oval shaped eyes, usually dark brown, and medium-sized pendant ears that sit high on the head and hang down to the sides to frame the face.

The characteristic short fur of the Russian Harlequin Hound is mostly white with tricolor markings on the head, face, back and tail, and is typically quite dense; this coloration is particularly useful when hunting with this Russian hound as it makes it much easier to differentiate the hunting dog from its prey.

Character and abilities «Russian Harlequin Hound»

The Russian Harlequin Hound is a rare breed of dog found almost exclusively in Russia. A mix of the Estonian Hound and the English Foxhound, this scent hound is known for its ability to track the game traditionally known as red game, like the fox and the wolves. They tend to be friendly and outgoing with almost everyone they meet., both human and canine, but they have a high prey drive and may not be safe around cats and other small animals. This breed is not well adapted to apartment living due to its high activity levels and vocal nature..

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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Estados Unidos Not recognized by the FCI

Origin: United States
Character: Calm and energetic
Weight: 25 to 41 Kg.
Height: 45.7 to 55.9 cm.
Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years

Despite its similarity, they should not be confused with the race American bulldog

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

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History Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Also Known As Otto Bulldog. It is a breed of dog of American origin, considered rare due to the few existing copies. According to available information, They have been developed in the area Alapaha River in the southern region Georgia. They are renowned for their great sense of obedience, their agility and your protective character.

The race Alapaha blood Blue was developed by crossing Old English Bulldog white (known as, White English Bulldogs), a Catahoula Bulldog and a reduced number of copies of Colby Pit Bull Terrier. The origins of the breed remain fuzzy, and this has caused much confusion…

While at first glance it is a Bulldog type. It is a stronger dog and a well-developed musculature (remarkable characteristic of the breed, compared to other varieties Bulldog).

Despite its similarity, not to be confused with American bulldog. This similarity resulted in actions pre-register many Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog They were included in the ancestry of American bulldog.

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While Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Association It has declared that it was founded in 1979, the earliest evidence of the existence of this club record dates of 1989 in California. That discrepancy has triggered multiple discussions.

The race was in danger of extinction until a small group of Southern, in 1979, in an attempt to rescue the Bulldog de Old Tymey Plantation del Sur, He founded the ABBA (Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Association), giving the aforementioned name and dedicated to the preservation of this unique type of dog.

Claims made by the Mrs. Lana Lane, nurturer and follower of the race, they dealt with the existence of records. But, little evidence exists to support his claim because in family lines described in the World Atlas of Dog Breeds as the founders of the breed.

The current records of this breed They include the following organisms:

The ACA (American Canine Association) who registered the first champion Under the title of Alapaha. ABBA (Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Association), CCR (National Kennel Club), (ABBBR) Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog registry, CKC (Continental Kennel Club), WWKC (World Wide Kennel Club), UWABC (Kingdom of work Alapaha Bulldog Club & Registration), UCA (United Canine Association), and IOEBA (International Olde English Bulldogge Association), among them there is great variation in the type and standard.

Physical characteristics

Descriptions of their size vary greatly depending on the organism., but trying to reach an average consensus we would place the males in a weight ranging from 32 to 41 kg, and height the cross of 51 to 63 cm.. Females - slightly smaller, they weigh in 25 to 34 kg and measure of 45.7 to 55.9 cm in height to the cross.

The ears and tail They are left natural, without any cutout.

The colors of the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog They are varied, preferably, You must have at least the 50% white body with spots. They can be, predominantly, solid color with white, or dry white. Patches or markings are generally color merle, striped, blue, black, chocolate, red, beige, or tricolor. Currently the most common are the tricolor mantle (both white, Merle, red, as well as beige, Merle, chocolate).

The eye color can vary from Brown to blue, and they usually see with one eye of each color copies or a finger eye colors.

Its pelage is short, hard and bright by nature, which is why, coat care requirements are minimal.

Character and skills

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog It described as a dog easy to train, obedient and responsible, with impressive capabilities as guardian Family and property. They have a strong instinct for protection and it's love at home.

Puppy must be socialized and trained using humane methods, since cruelty could stimulate the aggressiveness of the animal. Intelligent and quick learning, with assertive methods.

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogand blue is very energetic and athletic. Even so, They can be adapted perfectly to life in an apartment if sufficiently exercised and daily. While within the home displays inactive, quiet, It will be more happy with - at least- a medium size yard.

They were formerly used to work with livestock, especially in the capture of errant pigs. For that reason his muscles are long and powerful, this physical characteristic reminds us that for the dog to have optimal health it needs to be exercised regularly. They often enjoy long walks, run and play.

Life expectancy Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is located from 12 to 15 years.

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Type and recognitions:

  • Race is not recognized by the FCI
  • BBC = Backwoods Bulldog
  • ClubDRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Alternative names

1. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Otto Bulldog (English).
2. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (French).
3. Buldogue Alapaha de sangue azul, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (Portuguese).
4. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (German).
5. Bulldog Alapaha de sangre azul, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (español).

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