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The breed is a typical large French hunting pack hound, with a lean and muscular body, long legs, slightly domed head, long drop ears, and slightly square flews. Size is 62 to a maximum of 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 ins) at the [[withers]], making it slightly smaller than the [[Chien français blanc et noir]]. |
The breed is a typical large French hunting pack hound, with a lean and muscular body, long legs, slightly domed head, long drop ears, and slightly square flews. Size is 62 to a maximum of 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 ins) at the [[withers]], making it slightly smaller than the [[Chien français blanc et noir]]. |
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The colour of the [[coat (dog)|coat]] is white and orange, but the orange should never appear to be a red colour. The dog's skin is the same colour as the fur, orange under the orange fur and white under the white fur. [[Fault (dog)|Faults]] are listed as physical or behavioural abnormalities, and a dog with such faults should not be bred.<ref name="FCIstandard">[http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/316GB__en-2.doc Breed Standard]</ref> |
The colour of the [[coat (dog)|coat]] is white and orange, but the orange should never appear to be a red colour. The dog's skin is the same colour as the fur, orange under the orange fur and white under the white fur. [[Fault (dog)|Faults]] are listed as physical or behavioural abnormalities, and a dog with such faults should not be bred.<ref name="FCIstandard">[http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/316GB__en-2.doc Breed Standard] {{wayback|url=http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/316GB__en-2.doc |date=20110606224628 }}</ref> |
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The breed is noted for its perseverance on the hunt as well as a good nose and voice. Unusual for pack dogs, it is friendly and easy for humans to manage.<ref name="FCIstandard" /> |
The breed is noted for its perseverance on the hunt as well as a good nose and voice. Unusual for pack dogs, it is friendly and easy for humans to manage.<ref name="FCIstandard" /> |
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== History and use == |
== History and use == |
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The Chien français blanc et orange are pack hunting dogs, which means that groups of dogs are hunted together, always directed by a human, not running about hunting by themselves.<ref>[http://www.venerie.org/tout_chiens_ordre.php?PHPSESSID=%20c6723c4b89ac4e824009e57b9f207ca2 Club du chien d’ordre (in French)]</ref> |
The Chien français blanc et orange are pack hunting dogs, which means that groups of dogs are hunted together, always directed by a human, not running about hunting by themselves.<ref>[http://www.venerie.org/tout_chiens_ordre.php?PHPSESSID=%20c6723c4b89ac4e824009e57b9f207ca2 Club du chien d’ordre (in French)]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 00:28, 22 November 2016
| Chien français blanc et orange French White and Orange Hound | |||||||||
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The Chien Français Blanc et Orange (FCI No.316) is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France. The breed is used for hunting in packs and descends from the old Hound of Saintonge type of large hunting dog.
Appearance
The breed is a typical large French hunting pack hound, with a lean and muscular body, long legs, slightly domed head, long drop ears, and slightly square flews. Size is 62 to a maximum of 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 ins) at the withers, making it slightly smaller than the Chien français blanc et noir.
The colour of the coat is white and orange, but the orange should never appear to be a red colour. The dog's skin is the same colour as the fur, orange under the orange fur and white under the white fur. Faults are listed as physical or behavioural abnormalities, and a dog with such faults should not be bred.[1]
The breed is noted for its perseverance on the hunt as well as a good nose and voice. Unusual for pack dogs, it is friendly and easy for humans to manage.[1]
History and use
The Chien français blanc et orange are pack hunting dogs, which means that groups of dogs are hunted together, always directed by a human, not running about hunting by themselves.[2]