Grand Anglo-French White and Black Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders

The Grand Anglo-Français blanc et noir comes from the Bâtard Anglo-Saintongeois, developed in the 19th century by crossing the Chien de Saintonge and the English Foxhound. Selected for hunting with hounds and pack work, it has established itself as a powerful, hardy and effective hunting dog on deer and roe deer. The breed has been recognized by the FCI since 1983.

The Grand Anglo-French White and Black is a large dog, of strong and well-proportioned build, without excessive heaviness. Its powerful body is almost square in outline, with a straight back, a broad and deep chest, a strong neck and a solid bone structure. Its head is powerful, its ears are of medium length, its eyes are brown and its coat is white and black, often marked with a large saddle and spots of varying sizes on very short, dense and close-lying hair.

Friendly with humans, balanced and very at ease in a pack, the Grand Anglo-Français blanc et noir is above all a hunting dog. It is sociable with its fellow dogs, courageous in the field and constant in its effort. Its hunting instinct is very pronounced, which strongly influences its lifestyle and its daily needs.

Very active by nature, this dog tolerates inactivity and a confined life poorly. It needs long, frequent outings and access to large spaces to exercise properly. Its favorite gait is the gallop, which it displays with suppleness and range, including on difficult terrain, brushy or wet.

His training must begin early, particularly on recall and the management of his chasing instinct. The Grand Anglo-Français blanc et noir responds better to firm, consistent handling without brutality. Attached to his owner and enjoying work, he willingly makes progress when he develops within a clear and regular framework.

The price of a Grand Anglo-French White and Black varies depending on the bloodline, the seriousness of the breeding, screening tests and socialization. The maintenance budget (food, veterinary care, training) often exceeds the purchase price over time.

The Grand Anglo-French White and Black is generally considered a robust dog. Its selection for work and its athletic build give it good overall stamina, provided it benefits from an active lifestyle, regular veterinary follow-up and appropriate care after outings.

The Grand Anglo-French White and Black needs a balanced, good-quality diet adjusted to its physical activity. Its needs vary according to its age, its body condition and the intensity of its outings.

French hunting hound breed, the Grand Anglo-Français blanc et noir is especially appreciated for its work in a pack and its endurance on big game. It descends directly from the Bâtard Anglo-Saintongeois and is part of the large French scenthounds most specialized in traditional hunting.