The tireless adventurer, built for action and wide open spaces. A true athlete with charisma to spare.
🏞 History
A mix between the Saintonge dog and the English Foxhound, the Grand Anglo-Français white and black was created in the 19th century to become an ultra-efficient hunting machine. Its ancestor, the Anglo-Saintongeois Bastard, laid the foundation for a robust and powerful dog, perfect for keeping pace in the great outdoors.
🐕 Breed profile
Massive, muscular, and enduring, this dog is an athlete that thrives on smooth and elegant gallops. It has boundless energy and an imposing stature. Despite its noble appearance, it is a true workhorse that needs physical challenges every day.
🔍 In brief
Hypoallergenic: No
Weight: 29-30 kg (males and females)
Height: 65-72 cm (males), 62-68 cm (females)
Life expectancy: 10-12 years
Need for physical activity: 2 to 3 hours per day
❤️ Personality & compatibility
Compatibility:
Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (okay, but can be a bit abrupt)
Animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (socialization needed)
Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (neither too reserved nor too sociable)
Apartment: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (clearly not made for that)
The Grand Anglo-Français white and black is a dog that needs large spaces and physical challenges to be happy. If you live in an apartment without a garden, forget it. It needs an environment where it can explore, run, and use its keen sense of smell.
🛠 Hygiene & care
💰 Budget
Purchase price: 800-1500 €
Average annual cost: 450-700 € (food, vet, accessories)
🌟 In summary
The Grand Anglo-Français white and black is the dog for adventurers. Overflowing energy, natural power, and extraordinary endurance. If you are looking for a dog built for long hikes and sports challenges, it is made for you. But be careful, it needs a lot of space and attention to thrive. If you are ready to provide it with a dynamic and stimulating environment, it will repay you with loyalty and determination. 🐶🔥
