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# The Artois Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
France
A rustic French scenthound, energetic and diligent in hunting.
Size LargeLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €140/monthPuppy €500 – €700
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The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Rustic: Its solid build and stamina make it a dog well equipped for an active life.
- Affectionate: It knows how to create a real bond with its loved ones while keeping its scenthound temperament.
- Easy maintenance: Its short coat requires little day-to-day care apart from standard monitoring.
- Need for exercise: He does not tolerate an overly sedentary routine well and needs long, regular outings.
- Demanding recall: His chasing instinct requires early and consistent work on responsiveness.
- Not well suited to apartment living: A living space that is too confined does not suit his active profile well.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active hunters: Its scenting, endurance and working qualities make it a good hunting companion.
- Homes with a garden: It lives better in an environment offering space in addition to daily outings.
- Owners with plenty of time: It is suitable for people willing to invest time in exercise and training.
Not recommended for
- Sedentary people: Its activity level requires more exercise than a very calm household can often provide.
- Small homes without long outings: A life that is too confined may harm its balance and well-being.
- Beginners looking for a very docile dog: Its scenthound profile may surprise an inexperienced or inconsistent owner.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
56 cmArtois Hound
- Height at the withers
- 53–58 cm
- Weight
- 28–30 kg
- Coat
- Short, flat
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- France
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Artois Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Chien d'Artois is an ancient French breed of scenthound, recognized for centuries for its hunting qualities. Highly appreciated in the time of Henri IV and Louis XIII, it was then often called Chien Picard. After a long decline, then a critical period after the Second World War, several enthusiasts worked for its preservation and the reconstitution of its old type, allowing the breed to be preserved.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Chien d'Artois is a solidly built dog, of moderate size, with a robust bone structure and well-developed musculature. Its body is not too long, its back is broad, its chest deep and well let down, and its overall appearance gives an impression of strength, energy and vigor. Its coat is short, flat and of fairly good thickness, most often dark fawn tricolor with a saddle or large markings.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Chien d'Artois has a balanced temperament, affectionate with those close to him and diligent in his work. It is a passionate hunting dog, endowed with a very keen sense of smell, which likes to work in a pack and shows itself willing in the field. It knows how to show its attachment, while keeping a true autonomy as a scenthound.
Affectionate Playful Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Active by nature, the Chien d'Artois needs long daily outings and an environment that allows it to expend energy. It is quite vocal, likes to follow a trail and does not tolerate a life that is too confined. In a family, it can be pleasant and stable if its physical and mental needs are properly met.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training must begin early, particularly on recall and the management of his chasing instinct. The Chien d'Artois is not the most obedient of dogs, but he learns willingly with a consistent method, firm and gentle at the same time. Short, regular and motivating sessions give better results than an approach that is too harsh.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Artois Hound
The Chien d'Artois is a relatively rare breed, which can influence its availability among specialized breeders. The price mainly depends on the lineage, the seriousness of the breeding, compliance with the standard, and the rarity of the available litters.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/artois-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Chien d'Artois is a hardy dog and generally robust when it benefits from a suitable lifestyle, regular veterinary follow-up and a diet consistent with its activity. Like many active scent hounds, it maintains good physical condition when it goes out often and keeps a stable weight.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/artois-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Chien d'Artois needs a balanced, digestible and good-quality diet, adapted to its age, its size and above all to its level of activity. During hunting periods or sustained exercise, its energy needs increase and the ration must be adjusted accordingly.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/artois-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Chien d'Artois has borne several names throughout its history, including Grand Chien d'Artois, Picard and Briquet d'Artois. Its reputation as a hunter appears in French hunting literature, and its modern survival owes much to the efforts of breeders and enthusiasts who revived the breed in the 20th century.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Artois Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Chien d'Artois live in an apartment?
This is not the ideal setting for him. He can adapt to it only if his outings are long, frequent and truly tiring, but he thrives more with space and an active lifestyle.
### Is the Chien d'Artois easy to train?
His training requires consistency, solid recall work and a firm method without brutality. He learns willingly, but his scenthound temperament makes him less obedient than certain breeds more oriented toward obedience.
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