Breed History:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is a large French scenthound developed by crossing traditional French hunting hounds with English Foxhounds. Originating in France during the 19th century, the breed was created to produce a powerful, fast, and enduring pack hound capable of pursuing large game over long distances.

Its ancestry includes breeds such as the Saintongeois, Poitevin, and English Foxhound. The result was a highly skilled hunting dog renowned for tracking deer, wild boar, and other large game across varied terrain.

Today, the Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir remains primarily a working hunting breed in France and is rarely kept solely as a companion dog.

Gender	Height	Weight
Male	65–72 cm	30–36 kg
Female	62–68 cm	27–34 kg

Size: Large

Life Expectancy: 10–12 years

Breed Appearance:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is a powerful, elegant, and athletic hunting hound.

The breed commonly features:

• Long, refined head

• Strong muzzle

• Dark expressive eyes

• Long pendulous ears

• Deep chest and muscular frame

• Long tail carried gracefully

Its coat is short, dense, and smooth.

Common coat colours include:

• White and black

• White and black with small tan markings above the eyes and on the cheeks

The breed's striking black-and-white pattern gives it its name ("Blanc et Noir" means "White and Black").

Its overall appearance reflects speed, endurance, and hunting functionality.

Breed Type – Scenthound:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is a determined, intelligent, and hardworking hunting breed.

It is known for being:

• Friendly and sociable

• Courageous and persistent

• Intelligent and alert

• Energetic and athletic

• Cooperative with other dogs

Because it was developed for pack hunting, the breed generally works exceptionally well alongside other dogs.

Its scenting ability and stamina are among its greatest strengths.

Training:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is intelligent but can be independent when pursuing scents.

Training should focus on:

• Early socialisation

• Positive reinforcement methods

• Recall training

• Obedience exercises

• Scent-work activities

The breed excels in:

• Tracking

• Hunting trials

• Scent detection

• Endurance activities

Patience and consistency are important due to its strong hunting instincts.

Health & Care:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is generally healthy but may occasionally be prone to:

• Hip dysplasia

• Ear infections

• Bloat (gastric torsion)

• Hunting-related injuries

Routine veterinary care, proper nutrition, and regular exercise help maintain overall health.

Regular ear checks are important because of the breed's long ears.

Living Conditions:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is best suited to active homes.

Ideal environments include:

• Rural properties

• Hunting homes

• Houses with secure fenced yards

• Active outdoor households

Apartment living is generally unsuitable due to the breed's exercise requirements and strong scent drive.

The breed thrives when given opportunities to work and explore.

Exercise:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir has very high exercise requirements.

Recommended activities include:

• Long daily walks or runs

• Tracking and scent games

• Hunting activities

• Hiking and outdoor adventures

• Interactive training sessions

Mental stimulation is essential because of the breed's strong scenting instincts.

Grooming:

The coat is easy to maintain.

• Weekly brushing

• Occasional bathing as needed

• Routine ear cleaning and nail trimming

• Regular dental care

The breed sheds lightly to moderately throughout the year.

Advantages:

• Exceptional scenting and tracking abilities

• Friendly and sociable temperament

• Excellent pack-working instincts

• Athletic and highly enduring

• Low-maintenance grooming requirements

• Generally healthy breed

Disadvantages:

• Extremely high exercise and mental stimulation needs

• Strong prey drive and scent-tracking instincts

• Recall can be challenging outdoors

• Requires secure fencing due to wandering tendencies

• May be vocal while tracking

• Not suited for apartment living

• Best suited to experienced, active owners or hunting homes