Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore
A big, tricoloured French pack hound made for long hunts of large game, sociable with dogs and very much an outdoor worker.
At a glance
- Size
- Large
- Height at the withers
- Males 62–72 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
- Tricolour
- Bred for
- Hunting by scent
- Country of origin
- France
- FCI
- Group 6, no. 322 · 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 with hounds or live in the countryside
- can keep it with other dogs
- have plenty of room and time outdoors
Think twice if you …
- live in a city or apartment
- want a quiet dog
- need reliable off-lead control
Care
Temperament
Even-tempered, sociable and used to living in a group. Driven and tireless when hunting, quieter at rest. Not suspicious of strangers and of little use as a guard.
Exercise
Needs several hours of activity most days, ideally running in open country or working in a pack. Scent trailing and long hikes suit it.
Grooming
The short coat needs a weekly rub-down. Check ears, feet and nails after outings, especially after work in woodland.
Training
Biddable within a pack routine but independent on a scent. Keep training simple, consistent and reward-based, and expect a limited recall when game is around.
Health
Bred mainly for work and generally hardy; hip dysplasia and ear infections are the issues most often mentioned. 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 Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore was created in France in the 19th century by crossing large French hounds, notably the Poitevin and Billy types, with English Foxhounds. The goal was a hound with French nose and voice plus the stamina and toughness of the Foxhound, working in packs on deer and wild boar.
Most of these hounds still live in kennels as members of hunting packs. They are calm and friendly with people and get on very well with other dogs, but they need space, company and real exercise. As a single pet in town it is rarely a good match.
Did you know?
In France most Grand Anglo-Français hounds are kept in packs belonging to hunting crews (équipages) rather than as single family dogs.