The Chien Français Tricolore translated into English as the French Tricolour Hound, is a
breed
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of
dog of the
scenthound type
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, originating in
France. The breed is used for hunting in packs.
Appearance
The breed is a typical large French hunting pack hound, with a lean and muscular body, long legs, elongated head with a noticeable occipital protuberance, long drop ears, and slightly square flews. Their size is at the
withers; females are slightly smaller.
The
coat
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is tricolour, with a wide black mantle, and tan parts are of a bright colour. A grizzled colour called "louvard" ("wolf-like") is also seen in the breed.
Faults are listed as physical or behavioural abnormalities, and a dog with such faults should not be bred. Faults include fat feet, aggression, or any trace of crossing with English hounds.
[Breed Standard](_blank)
Use
The Chien Français Tricolore are pack hunting dogs, which means that groups of dogs are hunted together, always directed by a human, not running about hunting by themselves.
Club du chien d’ordre (in French)
/ref> Dogs bred to be pack hunting dogs do not usually make good pets.
See also
* Dogs portal
* List of dog breeds
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* Anglo-French Hounds
* Dog terminology
References
External links
Video of Chien Francais Tricolore
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FCI breeds
Scent hounds
Dog breeds originating in France