Breed History:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange is a large French scenthound developed in France during the 19th century by crossing traditional French hunting hounds with English Foxhounds. The breed was created to combine the stamina, speed, and pack-hunting abilities of English hounds with the exceptional scenting skills of French scenthounds.

Its ancestry includes breeds such as the Billy, Poitevin, and English Foxhound. Developed specifically for hunting large game such as deer and wild boar, the breed became highly valued for its endurance, powerful nose, and ability to work effectively in hunting packs.

Today, the Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange remains primarily a working hunting dog and is relatively rare outside France.

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 Orange is an elegant, athletic, and powerful hunting hound.

The breed commonly features:

• Long refined head

• Strong muzzle

• Dark expressive eyes

• Long pendulous ears

• Deep chest and muscular body

• Long tail carried gracefully

Its coat is short, dense, and smooth.

Common coat colours include:

• White and orange

• White with lemon-orange markings

• White with pale orange patches

The orange markings are typically clear and well-defined, giving the breed its distinctive appearance.

Its overall build is designed for speed, stamina, and endurance.

Breed Type – Scenthound:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange 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

As a pack-hunting breed, it generally works well with other dogs and enjoys social interaction.

Its scent-tracking instincts are exceptionally strong.

Training:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange is intelligent but often independent when following a scent.

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

Consistency and patience are important because hunting instincts can sometimes override commands.

Health & Care:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange 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 cleaning is important due to the breed's long ears.

Living Conditions:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange is best suited to active households.

Ideal environments include:

• Rural properties

• Hunting homes

• Houses with secure fenced yards

• Active outdoor families

Apartment living is generally unsuitable because of the breed's high energy level and strong scent drive.

The breed thrives when given opportunities to work and explore.

Exercise:

The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange 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 due to 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 households