Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound

The colour, balance and natural distinction of this breed comes from the French hounds in its lineage, while the foxhound provided its powerful muscles and strong body.
Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound in black and white

About the Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound

In France, the Great Anglo-French Tricolour Hound is highly rated as a perfect cross. These solid hounds, more French than English, possess a certain distinction, expressing various degrees of their foxhound origins.

Regarded as the most robust of the pack hounds, Tricolours have been popular with hunters for decades, due in part to the strength, stamina and hardiness of their English ancestors. Since its official recognition in 1978, the breed has been a regular in the hunting pack.

Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

 

Breed specifics

Country: France

Size category: Large

Avg life expectancy: 12–14 years

Hard-working / Resilient

Key facts

Requires minimal grooming

Requires outdoor space

Needs a lot of exercise

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