Chien Français Tricolore
- Origin
- France
- Type
- Scenthound
- Size
- Large
- Height
- 62–72 cm (24–28 in)
- Colors
- Tricolor with a wide black mantle and bright tan
- Status
- Recognised by the FCI
The Chien Français Tricolore, in English the French Tricolour Hound, is a scenthound from France. It is a pack hound: the dogs are hunted together in a group, always under the direction of a person rather than ranging about on their own.
Appearance
This is a typical large French pack hound, lean and muscular, with long legs. The head is long, with a noticeable bump at the back of the skull, long hanging ears and slightly square flews. Hounds stand 62 to 72 cm (24 to 28 in) at the withers, and females are a little smaller than males.
The coat is tricolored, with a wide black mantle and tan areas of a bright shade. A grizzled, wolf-like color known as “louvard” also occurs. The standard treats fat feet, aggression and any sign of crossing with English hounds as faults, and dogs that show them should not be bred.
Temperament
The breed was developed to live and work in a pack. Dogs bred for pack hunting do not usually make good pets.
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