The Gascon Saintongeois he is a strong sporting dog, confident and robust that was invented in France in the mid-19th century. His sweet and good-natured character makes him an excellent family dog ​​that is very careful when interacting with young children.. Today the breed remains unpopular even in its native country., so it can disappear completely in a matter of several decades.

In the mid-19th century, Carayon-Lantour Joseph Earl wanted to regenerate the dog breed of Saintonge, weakened as a result of the French Revolution (they only survived 3 These copies) and united the last descendants with Blue Gascony dogs owned by the Baron de Ruble. Thus was created the Gascon Saintongeois, but that creation, caused the disappearance of Saintonge's dog.

This breed of dog, It was developed, in its origins, mainly for hunting, greater and hares.

It is a very well established dog, It conveys an image of strong dog, but elegant at the same time. Their fur is short and dense, white background, with black spots; It may be mottled, but slightly. They usually have two black spots on each side of the head covering the ears, surrounding the eyes and cheeks-reach. The cheeks are color fire, but soft (as clay). They have, also two spots in that color, on top of the eyes, What gives them the appearance of having four eyes.

There is also the Petite Gascon Saintongeois, that shares the characteristics of Gascon Saintongeois, but its dimensions are smaller (measured 54 and 62 height cm). It is also a versatile Hunter, but above all of hares, but also, used to be used for hunting big game.

The Gascon Saintongeois, is a pack dog, from its origins, has a highly developed sense of smell, is bold, and has a nice bark.

It can become the ultimate companion to any hunter, but it also has all the essential qualities to play the role of a family dog. It has a peaceful and adaptable nature and normally perceives its owners as members of its pack.. Early and thorough socialization is necessary if you want your pet to be tolerant of children in the family and other animals in the house.. The breed is usually very gentle with young children although it is large enough to knock a young child down in the heat of play..

Human aggressiveness can become a serious problem if your Gascon Saintongeois not adequately displayed to people of all ages from a young age. But, this dog is commonly courteous to house guests and resorts to violence only in an extreme case. Thanks to his unsurpassed vigilance and deep sonorous voice, he is an excellent watchdog.. In general, this dog has no desire to defend his territory, so it cannot be considered a good guardian.

The Gascon Saintongeois welcomes any opportunity to communicate with peers and, in fact, prefers to live in a large canine group. But, may be ill-disposed towards unfamiliar homeless canines and the owner should take this character trait of his pet into account and keep him on a leash in public places. The breed is not compatible with other types of pets due to its powerful hunting instinct. But she is usually friendly with the individual cats she has been raised with from a young age as a puppy..

The toilet of the Gascon Saintongeois requires a minimum of effort. His short self-cleaning coat should be brushed regularly but infrequently (only once a week). This procedure will effectively remove loose hair and reinforce the natural shine of the dog's coat.. This breed only needs an occasional bath.

Since this bloodhound is predisposed to ear infections, the caregiver should periodically examine their ears and clean them if necessary. Trim your pet's nails at least once every two months and clean their teeth weekly.

The Gascon Saintongeois It is an obedient and intelligent dog whose training is usually a piece of cake. Learns basic tricks with a reasonable amount of repetitions and succeeds in agility and obedience tests. Keep in mind that his character is stubborn and will ignore the orders of a shy person.

It also, the breed is irresponsible to negative training methods and reacts appropriately only to food incentives and kind words. Like any hound, tends to distract from the learning process by attracting smells, so be lenient with your pet's behavior.

The Gascon Saintongeois is notable for both its incredulous stamina and great power, so you need a lot of physical activity. This large dog is not appropriate to be kept in an apartment where there is no room to play. At the same time it is strong enough to become a wonderful companion for runners or even cyclists..

Your pet should have the daily opportunity to run unrestricted in a well fenced yard, otherwise you may become hyperactive and totally undisciplined on the inside. Without a lot of vigorous daily exercise, the Gascon Saintongeois it can also develop into an unreasonable barking habit.

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

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – Central Canine Society ⓘ

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:

• 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:

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:

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:

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:

Altura to the cross:

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
• Sagging top 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.
• Clear 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.

1. Grand Gascon Saintongeois (English).
2. Gascon de Saintonge, Grand gascon saintongeois (French).
3. Grand Gascon Saintongeois (German).
4. Gascon Saintongeois (Portuguese).
5. Gascon Saintongeois (español).

The Great Gascony Blue is an ancient race resulting from the cross between the Bloodhound and other breeds of hounds. It is also said to descend from the dog Hubertus, a species of hound that has become extinct. In the fourteenth century, the first blue hounds were described in the Livre de Chasse de Gaston Fébus to hunt wolves, bears and boars. Even today these dogs still go hunting big game. (deer and wild boar) and they are still more specialist dogs than pets. Very widespread in the south and south-west of France, especially in Gascuña, the Great Gascony Blue is at the origin of all breeds of hounds in the South.

There are four races of Blue Gascony: the Small Blue Gascony, the Basset hound and the Blue Gascony Griffon. The Great Gascony Blue is one of the most widespread.

This breed is also an important ancestor of the Bluetick Coonhound, a breed of dog from the deep south of the United States; the Marquis de Lafayette gave George Washington several of these Biscayan dogs in August of 1785. Other French Fled the French Revolution 20 years later and they brought more to Louisiana. That is why the American race has a remarkable resemblance to its progenitor, except for its morphological needs and its more active character.

Observation:

Although the common opinion is that most dogs are family dogs or get along with children, the dog and the children need to receive some education on how to treat each other respectfully and safely. Dogs and young children should never be alone, but they should always play together under supervision.

The Great Gascony Blue it's a large hound, French type because of the shape of the head, fur and expression. The tail, big enough, reaches to the tip of the hock and is carried like a saber. The head has a slightly domed and not too wide skull with a marked occipital protrusion and a slightly pointed stop. The eyes are oval and brown in color. Just placed, the thin, curly ears are pointed and protrude past the tip of the nose.

The hair is short and quite thick. The coat is completely black and white speckled, giving a slate blue glow. May be marked with more or less extensive black spots. Two black dots are usually placed on each side of the head, covering ears, wrapping the eyes and stopping at the cheeks. Two tan markings are placed on the forehead bone, cheeks, the ears, the limbs and under the tail.

This breed is known for its deep barks, one of the reasons why Great Gascony Blue It is a dog for specialists and not a common pet – The neighbors won't like your loud voice very much!! It's something like a gentle giant, with typical friendly hunting dog nature and pack mentality.

The Great Gascony Blue it is generally a healthy and robust breed with no known specific health problems.

With regard to the exercise, the Great Gascony Blue need at least two hours of exercise a day. This is due to the fact that this dog has been bred for hunting and will therefore be unhappy if he is not allowed to follow his nose for hours and miles..

Large breed dogs not only have a huge appetite, they also require a different nutrient distribution than smaller dogs, also in terms of minerals and vitamins.

The big blue has a short, easy-care coat that requires very little attention – only needs to be brushed once a week. Their long floppy ears must be checked regularly to keep them clean and healthy..

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

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ
• – Central Canine Society ⓘ

Use:

Used for hunting with a shotgun, hunting and large or small game (of the hare). Usually, pack hunting, or just as a crawl finder

General appearance:

This is an ancient breed animal, of a perfectly French type as to the head, fur and expression. It is imposing and gives an impression of calm strength and great nobility..

It has a very good sense of smell and its howl is low-pitched.. He is very dedicated to hunting and joins the pack instinctively.. His character is calm and he easily learns to obey..

Head:

• Skull: Seen from the front, it is slightly domed and not too wide. The occipital protuberance is marked. Seen from above, the upper part has an ogival shape. The forehead is full.
• Depression links: Little pointed.

facial region:

• Truffle: black, well developed. The Windows are wide open. Snout: The length of the nasal canal is equal to that of the skull. It is strong and slightly arched.
• Lips: They are quite low and cover the lower jaw well., imparting a square profile to the end of the snout. The commissure is well marked, although it is not lazy.
• Jaws/Teeth:  The joint is scissor-shaped.  The incisors are set at right angles to the jaws..
• Cheeks: They are thin and one or two folds are drawn on their skin..

Eyes: They are oval in shape and appear somewhat sunken under the thick eyelids.. They are brown. The lower eyelid is sometimes somewhat lax. Sweet and a little sad expression.

EARS: They are characteristics of this blue breed, thin, twisted, ending at tip. They must be able to exceed the end of the nose. They are narrow in the insertion region, which is well below the eye line..

Neck:

Body:

• Back: Rather long, but very firm.
• Pork loin: Well attached to the body.
• Rump: Slightly oblique, which makes the haunches stand out.
• Breast : Long, wide and descends to the level of the elbows. The sternum is wide. Medium rounded and long ribs.
• Flanks: Flat and well descended.

Tail:

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• General appearance:   The previous members are powerful. Shoulder: They are quite long, muscular, and well oblique.
• Elbows: Glued to the body.
• Forearm: Strong bones and protruding tendons.
• Previous feet: Oval, although slightly elongated. The fingers are thin and well together. The pads and nails are black.

LATER MEMBERS:

• General appearance:   Hindquarters are solid.
• Thighs: They are long and muscular.
• Hock: Width, slightly bent; its placement is very low.
• Hind feet: Oval, although slightly elongated. The fingers are thin and well together. The pads and nails are black.

Movement:

Mantle

PIEL: Quite dense and elastic. It is black or heavily streaked with black spots. It's never completely white. The mucous membranes are black.

Fur: Short, quite thick and very dense.

Color: Completely speckled with black and white, imparting a slate blue reflection. It may or may not be marked with more or less extensive black spots..

Usually, there are two black spots on each side of the head, that cover the ears, They surround the eyes and end on the cheeks. These do not join over the top of the head, in order to leave a white space in the center of which there is often a small oval black spot, typical of this breed. There are also two more or less bright tan markings located on the zygomatic arches that give the dog the impression of having four eyes.. Hints of tan color can also be found on the cheeks., the lips, the inside of the ears, the limbs and under the tail.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

• 65 to 72 cm in males,
• 62 to 68 cm in females.

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..

Head:

• Too short.
• Skull too flat or too narrow.
• High insertion ears; short; not twisted enough.

Body:

• Lack of volume.
• Loose top line.
• fallen group.
• Deviated tail.

Tips:

• Bones that are not sufficiently developed
• Straight shoulders.
• closed hock, seen from behind.
• crushed feet.

Fur: Too thin and satin.

Behavior: shy dog.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYERS:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
• Lack of typical characteristics.
• Noticeable lack that causes impediment of use.
• Serious anatomical deformation.
• Upper or lower prognathism.
• light eyes.
• Any other coat than that established by 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.

1. Grand Bleu de Gascogne (English).
2. Grand chien de Gascogne (French).
3. Grand Bleu de Gascogne (German).
4. Grand Bleu de Gascogne (Portuguese).
5. Grand Bleu de Gascogne, Gran Azul (español).