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Designed for hunting and specialized as a pack dog, the Anglo-Francais de Petite Vénerie is also an excellent companion dog. He is very much appreciated by all types of families but especially by hunting ones who can combine his good family character with his great aptitudes as a hound for hunting small or big game.
Intelligent and fast, he is an excellent hunting dog with great stamina. Alone or in a pack, he can hunt all kinds of game. He is very happy with his fellow dogs and likes life in family or pack. He prefers pack life to city life alone.
He is a tireless worker and very easy to train. All climates and terrains suit him well. He has a great capacity of adaptation but as he is very exuberant, he prefers the countryside to the city where he will be able to spend his energy regularly and as he pleases.
This gentle, affectionate family companion with great hunting skills is much more suited to outdoor life than city life. Even if he can adapt as a city dog, he will always prefer the great outdoors where he can spend all his energy.
His exuberance and energy make the countryside and its large meadows very attractive to the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie. His education is easy and because of his very sociable nature, no special requirements are necessary.
For hunters or families living in the country, he will be very easy to train. For city dwellers who want to own such a dog, it will be necessary to provide him with daily exercise in a very large space to prevent him from losing his sociable and friendly character.
Whether he is with his family or hunting, he is affectionate and obedient. Whether in a pack or alone, his good character is always present as long as he benefits from large spaces to thrive.
Solidly built, this well balanced dog is completely devoid of heaviness. His French dog silhouette is very well defined.
Between 48 and 56 cm (18.90 to 22.05 inches) for the male
Between 48 and 56 cm (18.90 to 22.05 inches) for the female
Between 25 and 35 kg (55.12 to 77.16 pounds) for the male
Between 25 and 35 kg (55.12 to 77.16 pounds) for the female
His dress can be tricolor, either white and black with lighter shades. It can also be bicolored, either white and orange.
His coat is smooth, close and very short.
His head is elongated. His large brown eyes have a lively but very soft expression. His flexible, folded ears are set above the eye line. His nose is black or tobacco color depending on the coat color. His tail is rather fine and medium length.
According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 6, section 1 and is #186
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Take the quizThis gentle, affectionate family companion with great hunting skills is much better suited for outdoor life than for life in the big city. Even if he can adapt as a city dog, he will always prefer the great outdoors where he can spend his overflowing energy.
His exuberance and need to spend his energy make the countryside and large meadows very attractive to the Anglo-François de Petite Vénerie. His education doesn't require specific skills as he is easy and very sociable.
For hunters or families living in the country, he will be very easy to train. For city dwellers who want to own such a dog, it will be necessary to provide him with daily exercise in a very large space to prevent him from losing his sociable and friendly character.
Whether he is with his family or hunting, he is affectionate and obedient. Whether he is in a pack or alone, his good character is always present as long as he benefits from wide open spaces to thrive.
In excellent health, he is rarely ill. No particular pathology affects the breed.
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Even if his coat is short-haired, it is better to brush him every day. He loves brushing and daily brushing will prevent irritation caused by excess of hair.
Looking very much like the Anglo-Français de Grande Vénerie, he is a cross between the Petit Bleu de Gascogne, the Petit Gascon-Saintongeois, the Poitevin, the Porcelaine and the English Harrier.
Created very recently, the breed only received its official standard in 1978. At the same time it received its official name. First known as the Petit Anglo-Français, he was apparently conceived around the 16th century.
Since the 50's, he has been used as a pack dog to hunt foxes, roe deer, wild boar and deer. Even if he can be used for gun hunting, he is now mainly used as a pack dog. Nowadays he specializes in hares, but can adapt to all kinds of terrain and game.
The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is highly appreciated for his great hunting skills.
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