Everyone knows that France is fashionable and romantic, but do you know what native dog breeds are in France? Today Xiaobian will talk to you about this. (Second wave)
1. The Great Griffin
Body type: Large dog
History: Originated in the 15th century, originating in the Vendée region of France. Ancestors include the St. Hubert Hound, the Black Italiano and the Griogue Civenaeus.
Alias: Vendée Griffin
height:
Male shoulder height approx. 24.4-26.8 inches (61.98-68.07 cm)
Females are about 23.6–25.6 in(59.24–65.02 cm) tall at the shoulders
Weight: Approx. 66.2-77.2 lbs (30.02-35.02 kg)
Uses: Hounds, companion dogs
Personality traits: smart, strong, stubborn, optimistic, lively, hunting speed is extremely fast.
2. Mini Bejig Fenfantin
Body type: Small dog
History: Originated in the 16th century, the number began to grow rapidly in the 19th century and became very popular in France.
Alias: Beji Griffin Vanding
Height: About 13-15 inches (33.02-38.10 cm) at shoulder height, with an error of 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) is acceptable.
Weight: about 22-31 kg
Uses: Companion dogs, gun hounds
Personality traits: vigilant, friendly, intelligent, bold and lively, energetic.
3. Flanders livestock dogs
History: Originated in the 19th century (native to France and Belgium), the club of this breed was founded in Belgium in 1922.
Aliases: Flemish Shepherd, Flemish Herding Dog, Polish Desbey Wild Dog, Belgian Shepherd Dog, Flemish Bova
Male shoulder height approx. 24.5–27.5 in(62.23–69.85 cm)
Females are about 23.5–26.5 in(59.69–67.31 cm) tall at the shoulders
Weight: about 50-68 kg
Uses: Shepherd dogs, guard dogs, guard dogs, drag dogs, companion dogs
Personality traits: flexible, bold, gentle, quiet, determined, determined and brave.
4. Bretagny Hounds
Body type: Medium-sized dog
History: Originated in the mid-19th century, it was officially named the Brittany Hound by the American Kennel Club on September 1, 1982.
Alias: Breton Hound
Height: Shoulder height approx. 17.5-20.5 inches (44.45-52.07 cm)
Weight: Approx. 30-40 lbs (13.61-18.14 kg)
Personality characteristics: excited, alert, docile, friendly, easy to train, and not easy to be frightened.
5. Billy the Dog
History: FCI Certified Dog Breeds (Group 6: Olfactory Hounds and Related Dog Breeds)
Alias: Billy the Dog
Male shoulder height approx. 23.6–27.6 in(59.94–70.10 cm)
Females are about 22.9–24.4 in(58.17–61.98 cm) tall at the shoulders.
Weight: Approx. 55.1-72.8 lbs (25.0-33.0 kg)
Personality traits: loyal to people, docile, easy to fight with other dogs.
6. Medium Griffin hunting dog
History: An ancient dog breed that has almost disappeared from France since World War II. By introducing the blood of the English and French Hounds and Billy dogs, the breeders popularized the breed, which also had a rough and metallic upper coat and thick lower fluff, which made the dog very suitable for hunting in the water. FCI, CKU certification.
Aliases: Wangdai long-haired beagle, medium griffin Fanding dog, medium-sized Wangdai long-haired hound, Middle Wangdai hound
Male shoulder height approx. 19.7–21.7 in(50.04–55.12 cm)
Females are about 18.9–20.9 in(48.00–53.09 cm) tall at the shoulders
Weight: Approx. 50.7-52.9 lbs (22.99-24.00 kg)
Personality characteristics: smart and confident, strong and tenacious, sensitive and vigilant, good at swimming, getting along well with children, and needs experienced owners to start patient training from an early age.
7. Artois Hound
History: Originated in the 16th century. One of the oldest French hounds, it is the predecessor of many of today's hounds. This breed was bred in the Artois region of France by mating with group hounds and instruction hounds.
Alias: Artois Hound
Male shoulder height approx. 21.7-22.9 inches (54.47-58.17 cm)
Females are about 20.9–22.1 in(53.09–56.13 cm) tall at the shoulders
Weight: 61.7-66.2 lbs (27.99-30.03 kg)
Uses: Hunting dogs, companion dogs
Personality traits: lively, friendly, gentle, loyal.
8. Porcelain dog
History: Originated in the 17th century, it was extinct during the French Revolution, but was re-bred by Swiss dog lovers in the mid-19th century.
Alias: Dog of the Duke of France
Height: Shoulder height approx. 56-58 cm
Weight: approx. 25-28 kg
Personality traits: lively and friendly.
9. Gasco Hound
History: Originated in the 19th century
Alias: Gasco Hound
Male shoulder height approx. 25.6-28.4 inches (65.02-72.14 cm)
Females are about 24.4–26.8 inches (61.98–67.27 cm) tall at the shoulders.
Weight: about 30-35 kg
Personality characteristics: gentle, easy to train, hardy, calm, energetic, easy to get along with other dogs.
10. Grand Gasco San today
History: A breed that originated in the 19th century and was bred by Baron de Frele and bred in the breeding of the Rangasco-Santo Day and the Alij.
Alias: Grand Gasco Santo Day Dog
Height: Shoulder height about 63-71 cm
Weight: about 30-32 kg
Personality traits: docile, brave, loyal.
Note: Maybe they can't accompany you all your life, but they have been with you all your life, please love it! There are many more French dog breeds, and we have only listed the more common ones, so we hope you like them. (The picture comes from the network, if you have any questions, please contact us in time, we will deal with it in the first time.) Thanks)