French White and Orange Hound

FCI 316 - Large-sized Hounds

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The French White and Orange Hound is a competent olfactory hound of French origin. It was specifically developed for hunting in large packs and today this breed is acquired exclusively for hunting.. Despite her fabulous work skills, it can be found very rarely not only in European countries but also in its native France.

The French White and Orange Hound is one of the three «French Scent hounds«, along with the French Tricolour Hound and the French White and Black Hound. All these dogs are olfactory dogs that hunt in large herds and listen to a hunter to orient themselves.

It's a race of recent creation; among its ancestors is undoubtedly the Billy, but we don't know exactly which dogs were used in their selection. Of the three French Hounds, the French White and Orange Hound is one of the rarest.

The French White and Orange Hound is a distinguished French dog that gives a rustic impression. His eyes are big, brown and dark. Located slightly below the eye line, your ears are flexible, fine, slightly screwed and reach the tip of the nose. Your walks are easy, adopts a light and sustained gallop.

Her hair is short and thin, lemon white or white-orange, as long as the orange isn't too dark, tending to red.

SIZE:

Height to the cross: 62 to 70 cm.. With 2 cm tolerance for maximum size.
Weight: Some 30 Kg.

The only function of French White and Orange Hound is hunting, so it is difficult to make a generalization about their behavior patterns and temperament in a domestic environment. But, it is not necessary to suggest that a socialized specimen can become an educated and well-rounded family pet. Like most scent hounds, he is gentle with children and likes to be a part of their exciting activities.. This dog is probably too energetic and playful to be a suitable companion for a child..

The French White and Orange Hound tends to become somewhat distant and reserved in the presence of strangers. However, he will never show open aggression unless he suspects that something or someone threatens his family. Some of these dogs are vigilant enough to perform surveillance duties. This sociable and caring breed will make a terrible guardian, that he would rather greet an intruder by wagging his tail than resorting to necessary actions.

Canine aggressiveness is considered a major defect in the temperament of hounds, that were developed for herd hunting. For this reason, members with the slightest hint of this undesirable characteristic are immediately excluded from the breeding program. The French White and Orange Hound is known for its exceptional tolerance towards other canines. Despite his excessively peaceful nature, also requires early socialization in this regard. It is worth remembering that the breed has a very powerful drive to hunt down and kill other species of animals., especially stray cats. You can get along with individual family pets if you have been raised with them since your puppy.

The most common problems for the breed include:

– canine hip dysplasia;
– elbow dysplasia;
– eye problems;
– sarna demodex;
– skin infections;
– skin allergies;
– chronic ear infections;
– bloodhound ataxia.

The French White and Orange Hound Needs a negligible amount of maintenance. Regular brushing will be enough to keep his short, graceful coat in reasonably good condition..

The ears of this breed are highly susceptible to irritation and infections., so its systematic examination and cleaning should become an essential part of care routines.

The training of the French White and Orange Hound poses a considerable challenge. The breed is a natural hunter and requires basic training in all that concerns its original hunting duties.. Unfortunately, its persistence in the search for prey turns into obstinacy in training. It also, cannot concentrate on the same boring task for a long time and is easily irritated by its many repetitions.

The best training strategy for this dog should include abundant rewards in the form of praise and tasty treats.. Negative reinforcement doesn't work with French White and Orange Hound and must be avoided at all costs.

The French White and Orange Hound it is an athletic and robust hunting dog, easily adapts to extremely intense physical activity. As minimum, should be taken on a quick walk of 45 minutes a day. You should always wear a leash when you are outside, since it is very difficult to call him back once he has been drawn down some interesting path.

The French White and Orange Hound behaves calm and relaxed once exercise requirements have been fully met. Keep in mind that a little exercised dog will gradually develop behavioral problems as unpleasant as continuous barking, internal hyperactivity or destruction. This breed is best suited for suburban life in the house with a large, secure yard.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 316
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
• Section 1.1: Large-sized hound-type dogs.. With proof of work..

Federations:

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

France

01.02.1982

Use:

Hound

General appearance:

This is a distinguished French dog, giving an impression of rusticity.

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Head:

It is quite large and not very long.

• Craging: Slightly bump; occipital protrusion is barely marked. The eyebrows are not prominent.
• Dnaso-frontal depression (Stop): It is well marked.

facial region:

• Nariz: Is well developed. Its color is black or brown - orange.
• Snout: The length of the muzzle is almost equal to that of the skull.
• Belves: Quite marked and give the muzzle a rather square look.

OJOS: Large, brown and dark.

OREJAS: Slightly inserted below the plane of the eye line. They are flexible, fine, slightly crooked and reaches within two fingers of the nose.

Neck:

Straight, quite long and has a slight dewlap.

Body:

• Espalda: Broad and rectilinear.
• Pork loin: It is usually convex.
• Glikeness: Rounded, but not sunk.
• Pecho: Large. Rounded ribs.
• Flanks: Well solid.

Tail:

Long.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• Ageneral appearance: Strong and big.
• Shoulder: Oblique and well muscled.
• Pinis previous: Hare feet.

LATER MEMBERS

• Thighs: Well muscled.
• Corvejón: It occurs close to the ground and is slightly bent.
• Hind feet: Hare feet.

Movement:

Pretty loose. The gallop is light and constant.

Mantle

PIEL: White, with yellow or orange spots. The palate may be yellow. The scrotum is white or yellow.

MANTLE

Plink: Satin y fine.

Codor: White - Lemon or White and Orange, provided the orange is not too dark (pulling red).

Size and weight:

Altura to the cross: 62 to 70 cm.. With 2 cm tolerance for maximum size.

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..

• narrow nasal cane or too long.
• Upper or lower prognathism.
• Light eyes.
• Encrovated tail or deviates to the side.
• Partial depigmentation of the truffle.
• Another color fur than is not established by the standard, particularly black or red hair.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYERS:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.

• Males must 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

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