Petit Gascon Saintongeois

FCI 21 - Medium-sized Hounds

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Of French origin, named after the provinces of Gascuña and Saintonge.

By mid-century 20, some large game hunters in the Southwest selected the smallest specimens from their litters of Gascon Saintongeois and they fixed this variety, destined, in its origins, mainly hunting the hare.

Photo: Little Gascon de Saintonge by Jérôme BARDIAU, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Medium-sized dog, well proportioned and distinguished.

Size:

Males: 56 to 62 cm..
females: 54 to 59 cm..

Multi-purpose dog used for rifle hunting. Because of its origin it hunts especially the hare, but it is also very good for hunting big game.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Petit Gascon Saintongeois" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

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• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 21
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
• Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. With proof of work..

Federations:

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

France

06.03.2007.

Use:

Gran Gascon Saintongeois: Used for rifle hunting and sometimes for small game, big game and also hare. It is generally used in a pack or alone, as a tracker.

Pequeño Gascon Saintongeois: Multi-purpose dog used for rifle hunting. Because of its origin it hunts especially the hare, but it is also very good for hunting big game.

General appearance:

Gedge: Very well built dog, which gives at the same time an impression of strength and elegance. He is of a very French type when it comes to the head, fur and expression.

Psmall: Medium-sized dog, well proportioned and distinguished.

PROPORCIONES IMPORTANT:

Height at withers/scapulo-ischial length in a ratio of 10/10.5 The length of the muzzle is equal to the skull.

Pack dog par excellence, up to the sense of smell, bold, gifted with a beautiful voice. He joins the pack by instinct. It's calm, affectionate and obeys orders easily.

Head:

The lines of the skull and the nasal passage are divergent.

• Craging: Seen from the front, It is arched and rather narrow; the occipital protuberance is well marked. Seen from above, the back has a pronounced ogival shape.
• Dnaso-frontal depression: Little pointed.

facial region:

• Trufa: black, well developed, the windows wide open.
• Labios: They cover the lower jaw, the corner is discreet. The edge of the lips is black.
• Cnasal year: Powerful, slightly arched.
• Jaws: Scissor joint. The incisors are at right angles to the jaws..
• Cheeks: Thin.

OJOS: Oval, browns. The edge of the eyelids is black. The expression is sweet and confident.

OREJAS: Fine, bent. They must reach at least the end of the truffle. They occur below the eye line, quite far back, leaving the skull very clear.

Neck:

Of medium length and thickness. It is slightly arched and has little dewlap.

Body:

• lynand the top: It is firm and not excessively long.
• Lomo: It is well attached to the body. It is slightly convex, quite muscular and not too long.
• Glikeness: Slightly oblique, wide enough.
• Pecho: Large, long, descends to the level of the elbows. The front part of the chest is quite open.
• Costillas: Slightly rounded and long.
• Flank: It's a little raised.

Tail:

It is thick at the base; very thin at its end. Reaches to the tip of the hock. The elegant bearing, Sabre-shaped.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• Ageneral appearance: The previous room is powerful.
• Hshoulder: Rather long, muscular, moderately oblique.
• Elbow: Well adhered to the body.
• Aforearm: Strong bones.
• Pinis previous: Slightly elongated oval shape. The fingers are thin and close together. The foot pads and nails are black.

LATER MEMBERS:

• Ageneral appearance: The hindquarters are well proportioned.
• Thighs: Long and well muscled.
• Corvejón: Width, well angled. Well inclined, visibly directed towards the axis of the body.
• Pinis later: Slightly elongated oval shape. The fingers are thin and close together. The foot pads and nails are black.

Movement:

Uniform and loose.

Mantle

PIEL: Stretchy and not too thick. It is white with black spots.

Plink: Short and dense.

Codor: The background is white, with black spots; sometimes it is speckled, although not in excess. Two black spots are usually present on each side of the head.; cover the ears, surrounding the eyes and cheeks-reach. The cheeks are color fire, preferably pale.

Two fire-colored brands, located on the top of the eyebrows, They simulate “four eyes”. They are also observed, tan traces on the inner surface of the ear and specks along the extremities. Some tawny hairs may appear on the top of the ear, without this giving the head a tricolor appearance. Sometimes a typical dead leaf spot is observed on the lower part of the thigh., known as “roe deer mark”.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

Grand:

• Males: 65 to 72 cm..
• females:62 to 68 cm..

Petit:

• Males: 56 to 62 cm..
• females: 54 to 59 cm..

  With a tolerance of approximately 1 cm..

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..

Cthey are not coming:

• Short.
• Wide skull.
• Short ears; ears that stand high.
• Total absence of fire color.

Cfamily:

• Absence of volume.
• Flabby upper margin.
• sunken croup.
• Deviated tail.

Members:

• Bone structure that is not sufficiently developed.
• Shoulders that are too oblique or too straight.
• crushed feet.
• Straight posterior angulation.
• closed hock, seen from behind.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYERS:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
• Lack of type, and in particular wide and round skull.
• Upper or lower prognathism.
• light eyes.
• Any other layer other than that established in the standard.

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation