Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is generally between 10 and 12 years. An appropriate lifestyle, regular activity and consistent veterinary follow-up help preserve its condition over time.
Constitution
Is this a robust breed?
Overall, the breed shows good hardiness and copes well with an active lifestyle. Its robustness does not rule out monitoring of the joints, especially in dogs heavily used for hunting.
Things to watch for
What to look out for
Monitoring of this breed should above all aim at preventing orthopedic disorders and monitoring the ears. Regular observation after outings helps to quickly spot discomfort, lameness, or the beginning of irritation.
Hip dysplasia: This orthopedic condition can impair locomotion and warrants particular monitoring in this large active dog.
Elbow dysplasia: It can cause pain and functional discomfort, especially in physically active individuals.
Otitis: Irritations or ear infections may occur and should be prevented through regular checks after outings.
Climate
Tolerance to cold and heat
The Grand Anglo-French tricolour shows an intermediate tolerance to cold as well as to heat. In hot weather, exertion must be adapted and access to water and shade must always be ensured.
Weight
Prone to weight gain
This dog generally expends a lot of energy, but its weight must still be monitored to avoid any unnecessary strain on the joints. Adjusting rations according to the season, activity and age is essential.
Everyday care
Good habits to keep your pet healthy
- Check the ears after outings and hunting episodes.
- Monitor locomotion and consult in case of limping.
- Maintain a stable weight to spare the joints.
- Schedule regular veterinary follow-up with particular attention to the hips.
Vaccination
Great Anglo-French Tricolour vaccinations: schedule
Which vaccines does a Great Anglo-French Tricolour need? Like all dogs, Great Anglo-French Tricolours should receive their core vaccines from 8 weeks of age: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. Puppies receive their initial Great Anglo-French Tricolour vaccinations in several shots spaced 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on their lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may add vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary vaccination | First booster | Then | For whom? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All animals |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All animals |
RabiesDepending on lifestyle Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughDepending on lifestyle Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisDepending on lifestyle Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseDepending on lifestyle Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisDepending on lifestyle Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Great Anglo-French Tricolour booster shots are given annually for leptospirosis and rabies. For distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often enough after the first booster. Your veterinarian will tailor the schedule to your dog's actual risk.
Which boosters does your Great Anglo-French Tricolour need?
Enter your companion's age to see which vaccines are due now and when the next boosters are needed.
Choosing well
Adopting a healthy Great Anglo-French Tricolour
A hip screening is relevant, particularly in breeding dogs or very active dogs. Regular veterinary check-ups remain important to monitor locomotion, ear condition and overall condition.
This information is for guidance only and doesn't replace advice from a veterinarian. If you have any concerns about your pet's health, consult a professional.
