Breed History:

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

Its ancestry includes breeds such as the Poitevin, Billy, and English Foxhound. Developed primarily for hunting large game such as deer, roe deer, and wild boar, the Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore became known for its stamina, powerful nose, and ability to work effectively in large hunting packs over challenging terrain.

Today, the breed remains primarily a working hunting dog and is rarely seen outside France and dedicated hunting communities.

Gender	Height	Weight
Male	62–72 cm	30–36 kg
Female	60–68 cm	27–34 kg

Size: Large

Life Expectancy: 10–12 years

Breed Appearance:

The Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore is an elegant, athletic, and powerful hunting hound.

The breed commonly features:

• Long, refined head

• Strong and well-developed muzzle

• Dark expressive eyes

• Long pendulous ears

• Deep chest and athletic frame

• Long tail carried gracefully

Its coat is short, dense, and smooth.

Common coat colours include:

• Black, white, and tan (tricolour)

Typical markings include:

• Black saddle or patches

• White body areas

• Tan points above the eyes, on the cheeks, and legs

The breed's tricolour coat gives it its distinctive name and classic French hound appearance.

Breed Type – Scenthound:

The Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore 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 bred for pack hunting, the breed generally works exceptionally well alongside other dogs.

Its scenting ability and endurance are among its most notable strengths.

Training:

The Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore is intelligent but can be independent when following a scent trail.

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 Tricolore 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 inspections are important because of the breed's long ears.

Living Conditions:

The Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore 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 Tricolore 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 difficult 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