Apartment fit
This breed is rarely suited to apartments because it is large, vocal, active, and bred for outdoor pack work.
HoundLarge
France
FranceGreat Anglo-French White and Black Hound
Weight
60-85 lb
Height
24.5-28.5 in
Lifespan
10-13 yrs
Coat
Smooth Short
The Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound is a large French pack scenthound with a short white-and-black coat, strong bone, and serious working drive.
Large French pack scenthoundShort white-and-black coat with ticking or pale tan markingsStrong-boned and built for enduranceBest for experienced homes with outdoor access
Breed Names
Official, native, and commonly used variants
Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Noir
PowerfulScent-DrivenPack-OrientedEnduringSociableDetermined
Weight
60-85 lb
Height
24.5-28.5 in
Lifespan
10-13 yrs
Coat
Smooth Short
At A Glance
Daily living snapshot
A quick read on energy, upkeep, and what day-to-day life with this breed usually feels like.
Energy
Very High
Barking
High
Drooling
Low
Shedding
Moderate
Grooming
1/5
First-time owner
No
Overview
The Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound, or Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Noir, is a large French scenthound developed for pack hunting. The breed combines French hound type with English Foxhound influence and is meant to cover ground, follow scent, and work with other hounds rather than live as a low-effort companion.
Compared with many pet breeds, this hound needs more space, more outdoor structure, and more tolerance for voice. The UKC standard describes it as powerful and strong-boned, with a short dense coat and a white-and-black pattern that may include black or blue ticking and pale tan markings.
Grooming is simple, but ownership is not. Long ears need routine checks, scent drive needs secure management, and exercise should include sniffing or tracking outlets. Because reliable breed-specific health statistics are limited, buyers should ask breeders about working soundness, hips, eyes, ears, and longevity in their lines.
Temperament & Personality
PowerfulScent-DrivenPack-OrientedEnduringSociableDetermined
This breed tends to suit homes looking for a powerful, scent-driven, pack-oriented companion, with daily rhythms shaped by very high energy, high barking, and low drooling.
Coat type
Smooth
Coat length
Short
Shedding
Moderate
Colors
White and Black, Black Patches, Black Blanket, Blue Ticking, Tan Markings
Lifestyle Compatibility
Family Friendly3/5
Good with Kids3/5
Good with Dogs4/5
Good with Strangers3/5
Apartment Friendly1/5
Exercise Needs5/5
Grooming Needs1/5
Trainability3/5
Good fit if you want
- A breed chosen for specific lifestyle fit
- Room for routine exercise
- Confidence handling structure and training
Plan ahead for
- 5/5 exercise needs
- moderate shedding and coat upkeep
- high barking in daily life
Owner Fit & Everyday Behavior
Best for
- experienced hound owners
- rural or active homes with secure outdoor access
- people interested in hunting, tracking, or scent work
- homes with compatible dogs
Not ideal for
- apartments or dense housing
- owners who need a quiet dog
- first-time owners wanting an easy starter breed
- homes with no secure exercise plan
Common challenges
- recall around wildlife scent
- hound baying
- ear care after wet or brushy exercise
Barking & behavior
Expect vocal hound behavior and strong interest in scent. Early routines should teach settling, leash manners, and calm handling.
Training style
Training should be reward-based, consistent, and practiced in outdoor settings where scent distractions are real.
Grooming & shedding
The short coat is low effort, but long ears and working feet need regular checks after exercise.
Care Guide
Exercise
Provide long daily exercise, sniffing routes, tracking games, and secure areas where the dog can move safely. This breed was designed for pack hunting, so it needs more than casual leash walks.
Grooming
Brush the short dense coat weekly and check ears after wet walks or field work. Keep nails short because large hounds with long stride need sound feet.
Training
Reward-based training should focus on recall foundations, leash manners, kennel manners, and calm handling. Scent drive means management is just as important as obedience.
Nutrition
Feed a measured large-breed diet that matches workload. Keep the waist visible and adjust food during hunting seasons, rest periods, or injury recovery.
Behavior & Environment
Energy level
Very High
Barking level
High
Drooling level
Low
Watchdog ability
3/5
Guard dog ability
1/5
Climate tolerance
Cold weather3/5
Heat tolerance3/5
Health Considerations
Common concerns to discuss with your vet and breeder.
Ear infectionsHip dysplasiaEye diseaseField injuriesObesity
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound a good apartment dog?
No, it is usually a poor fit. This is a large working hound that needs space, scent-led exercise, and tolerance for hound voice.
Does the Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound bark a lot?
It can be vocal, especially when excited, working scent, or kept without enough activity. Baying is normal for many pack hounds.
Is the Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound good for first-time owners?
Usually no. It is best for people who understand scenthound behavior, secure management, and the exercise needs of working pack dogs.
How much exercise does the Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound need?
Most healthy adults need long daily exercise with sniffing, tracking, or hunting-style outlets. A simple short walk is not enough for most individuals.
Is the Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound good with kids and other dogs?
It is often comfortable around other dogs because of its pack background. With children, supervision is important because the breed is large, energetic, and may be boisterous.
Does the Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound shed a lot?
The short coat sheds moderately and is easy to brush. Ear care and foot checks are bigger routine needs than coat styling.
What is the biggest challenge of owning the Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound?
The biggest challenge is matching a working pack hound's need for scent work, space, and voice management in a normal household.
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