Scenthound Large size 25-35 kg
French White And Black Hound
A tall French pack hound bred to hunt in numbers, needing space, exercise, and a job over close city living.
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Large
Size
25-35 kg, 62-72 cm
High
Activity
High; needs real daily exercise and a job
Moderate
Alone-time tolerance
Copes with a moderate stretch alone
Challenging
Trainability
Can be stubborn; consistent training needed
Low
Coat care
Low upkeep; occasional brushing
Very good
Fit with kids
Good family dog with children
Very good
Other pets
Generally good with other dogs and pets
Light
Health burden
Dental Disease, Hip Dysplasia
The French White And Black Hound typically weighs 25-35 kg, stands 62-72 cm, and lives 10-13 years.
Consider this breed if…
you live rurally with room and time for a big active hound,
you hunt or hike and want a tireless pack scenthound,
you accept a loud, baying voice as part of the deal,
you can train patiently through a strong, distractible nose.
Do not consider this breed if…
you live in an apartment or a noise-sensitive neighborhood,
you want reliable off-leash recall - the nose usually wins,
you want an easy, quick-to-obey first dog,
you cannot give it 1-2 hours of real daily exercise.
A typical day with a French White And Black Hound
- 6:00 · MorningLong walk or run in a safe, secure area
- 9:00 · MidmorningRest after exercise, a chew
- 12:30 · NoonShort walk, scent games in the yard
- 16:00 · AfternoonTraining with high-value food, 10-15 min
- 18:30 · EveningTracking outing or a long ramble
- 21:00 · NightA well-exercised hound settles quietly
Family and environment
Kids Very good
Friendly and gentle with children.
Dogs Very good
Bred as a pack hound; very sociable with dogs.
Cats Difficult
Strong prey drive; risky with cats and small pets.
Apartment Unsuitable
Too large, active and vocal for close quarters.
House with a yard Suitable
Needs a secure fence against roaming.
City Difficult
Noise and lack of space work against it.
Countryside Ideal
Space and tracking work suit its origins.
Health data provided by RealVetCost Overall health burden Light
Detailed health data - inheritance, prevalence, course, and typical treatment costs - lives in a separate expert database. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice - confirm any decision with your vet.
View the full health profileTop health concerns
Dental Disease Very common; routine brushing and cleanings help
Hip Dysplasia Joint malformation; screen breeding stock
Bloat (GDV) Life-threatening emergency in deep-chested dogs
Chronic Ear Infections Drop ears trap moisture; keep them clean and dry
Similar breeds - by reason
Not visually similar - similar in what they mean for you.
Closely related large French pack hound
French Tricolor Hound
A large French pack scenthound built for stamina and voice, suited to a rural hunting home rather than an apartment.
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Larger white-and-black French pack hound
Grand Anglo French White And Black Hound
A big, driven pack hound happiest running a scent all day - a demanding fit for a purely companion home.
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Another large white French hunting hound
Billy
A rare French pack hound built for the hunt - high stamina and a strong nose make it a poor fit for anyone but active rural or working homes.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How much does a French White and Black Hound cost in the US?
This is a rare French pack hound kept mainly by hunters in France, so it is very seldom seen in the US and most buyers would face a waitlist or importing from Europe, which adds substantially to the cost. Where puppies are available, they commonly run $800-$1,800 plus any import and travel. Across a 10-13 year life, food, exercise gear and routine vet care typically add $13,000-$20,000 or more for a large dog, and an emergency like bloat can add thousands at once.
Can a French White and Black Hound live in an apartment?
It is a poor fit. This is a tall, high-energy pack scenthound with a loud, carrying voice bred to hunt over long distances in a pack. It needs space, a secure yard and long daily exercise, and its noise makes apartment or noise-sensitive living very difficult.
Is a French White and Black Hound easy to train?
Not especially. They are friendly but independent and strongly nose-driven, so recall near game scent is unreliable and basic obedience takes patience and high-value rewards. Keep them leashed or in secure areas at all times.
Are French White and Black Hounds good with other pets?
They are very sociable with other dogs, in keeping with their pack heritage, but their strong prey drive makes them a risky match for cats and small animals. Early socialization helps but should never be fully trusted around small pets.