Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound
Temperament
Friendly
[1]A large pack hound with a 19th-century origin
The FCI standard traces the breed to a type called the Bâtard Anglo-Saintongeois, which appeared in the mid-19th century from crosses between the Saintongeois and the Foxhound. It is a large French scenthound used in packs for big game.
[1]A robust large hound with an even outline
The FCI standard describes a large, powerful hound with strong bone and a broad chest reaching the elbows. Body length from shoulder to buttock equals height at the withers. The listed height is 65–72 cm for males and 62–68 cm for females.
[1]A short-coated hound for deer in wet or bushy terrain
The FCI standard describes hunting stag and deer on damp or bushy terrain and calls for a short, strong, dense coat. The required colours are white and black, with a black blanket or patches, bluish ticking, and possible tan ticking on the legs and pale tan points on the head.
[1]