Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange
The rarest of the three big Anglo-French hounds: a white-and-orange pack hunter with stamina, a good nose and an easy temper.
At a glance
- Size
- Large
- Height at the withers
- Males 60–70 cm · Females 60–68 cm
- Weight
- Males 30–35 kg · Females 27–33 kg
- Life expectancy
- 10–13 years
- Exercise
- 90–150 min a day
- Grooming
- Once a week
- Coat
- Smooth, short
- Colours
- Bicolour, White, Orange
- Bred for
- Hunting by scent
- Country of origin
- France
- FCI
- Group 6, no. 324 · Scent hounds
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 3/5 – Moderate |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 4/5 – High |
| Good with other dogs | 5/5 – Very high |
| Good with cats | 1/5 – Very low |
| Open to strangers | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Energy | 5/5 – Very high |
| Playfulness | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Needs mental stimulation | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Easy to train | 2/5 – Low |
| Prey drive | 5/5 – Very high |
| Watchful and protective | 1/5 – Very low |
| Barking | 5/5 – Very high |
| Shedding | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Grooming effort | 1/5 – Very low |
| Drooling | 2/5 – Low |
| Good for first-time owners | 1/5 – Very low |
| Suits apartment living | 1/5 – Very low |
| Adaptability | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with being alone | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with heat | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with cold | 4/5 – High |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- hunt or live in the countryside
- can keep it with other dogs
- want a hardy, low-grooming dog
Think twice if you …
- live in an apartment or city centre
- want a dog that is quiet
- expect strong off-lead obedience
Care
Temperament
Friendly, steady and sociable with dogs and people. Focused and tireless on a trail, relaxed at rest.
Exercise
Requires long daily exercise in open terrain and ideally pack hunting. Scent trailing and long hikes are good outlets.
Grooming
Short, close coat that needs a weekly brush. Check ears, pads and nails after each outing.
Training
Cooperative within a pack but independent on a scent. Short, consistent sessions with rewards work best; recall stays unreliable near game.
Health
Generally hardy; hip dysplasia and ear infections are the issues most often reported. Ask the breeder for hip results of the parents.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hips (HD)
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The white-and-orange Grand Anglo-Français comes from crosses between the French Billy and English Foxhounds. It is a sturdy, athletic hound used in packs on large game, and it is the least numerous of the three Grand Anglo-Français varieties.
With people it is mild and friendly, and with other dogs it is very easy, which is what pack life requires. Its needs, though, are serious: hours of running, a group to belong to, and owners who accept a loud voice and a strong hunting drive. It is best kept by people who hunt or who live in open country.
Did you know?
Of the three Grand Anglo-Français varieties, the white-and-orange one has the smallest population.