Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Small Anglo-French Hound
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Summary

  • The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a French scent hound breed developed for hunting small game, particularly hare, that has a friendly, lively and courageous temperament and is known for its high stamina. They require significant daily exercise and can have a high prey drive, though they are generally healthy.

Origin and Purpose

  • Developed in France in the 20th century for hunting small game, especially hare; Created by crossing the Poitevin, the Beagle and the Harrier.

Appearance

Dimensions

GenderHeightWeight
Female15.5-20.5 inches (40-52 cm)35-55 pounds (16-25 kg)
Male15.5-20.5 inches (40-52 cm)35-55 pounds (16-25 kg)

Coat

AttributeNotes
Color
  • Tricolor (black, white, and tan), or white and orange
Type
  • Short and dense
Length
  • Short

Care

AttributeNotes
Shedding
  • Moderate
Grooming
  • Low
Drooling
  • Low

Body

AttributeNotes
Head
  • Moderately light with a slightly domed skull
Skull
  • Slightly rounded, not broad
Ears
  • Set on at eye level, supple, and slightly turned in
Eyes
  • Dark and expressive
Nose
  • Black, well-developed
Muzzle
  • Tapering towards the nose
Teeth
  • Scissors bite
Neck
  • Clean and slightly arched
Forequarters
  • Well-muscled and sloping
Fore Legs
  • Straight and strong
Hindquarters
  • Well-developed
Hind Legs
  • Straight and strong
Feet
  • Round with well-arched toes
Tail
  • Set on the line of the croup, carried with a sabre curve
Gait
  • Lively, agile, and effortless

Temperament

  • Friendly, lively, and courageous with an independent streak.

Social

AttributeNotes
Affectionate with Family
  • Yes
Good with Children
  • Generally good
Good with Dogs
  • Good
Good with Cats
  • May have a high prey drive and not be ideal
Openness to Strangers
  • Accepting
Playfulness Level
  • High
Protective Nature
  • Low
Adaptability Level
  • Moderate

Working Roles

  • Hunting hare and other small game

Exercise Needs

  • High; needs daily vigorous exercise.

Health

  • Generally healthy breed, but can be prone to ear infections if not cleaned.

Additional Notes

  • This breed is known for its stamina and hunting abilities; its independent nature needs early and consistent training.

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