Scenthound Large size 30-35 kg
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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Large
Size
30-35 kg, 60-72 cm
High
Activity
High stamina; needs a long daily run or hike
Low
Alone-time tolerance
Pack-minded; dislikes long hours alone
Challenging
Trainability
Independent nose; recall takes real work
Low
Coat care
Short coat; weekly brush and shed control
Good
Fit with kids
Good with kids given supervision
Good
Other pets
Pack-social; usually fine with other dogs
Moderate
Health burden
Dental Disease, Hip Dysplasia, Bloat
The Grand Anglo French White And Black Hound typically weighs 30-35 kg, stands 60-72 cm, and lives 10-13 years.
Consider this breed if…
you hunt or can provide hours of daily running and scent work,
you want a sociable, pack-oriented hound that gets on with other dogs,
you live rurally with secure fencing and open space,
you are fine with an independent worker rather than an obedient companion.
Do not consider this breed if…
the dog would be left alone through a full workday,
you expect dependable off-leash recall in open ground,
you or your neighbors would not tolerate a loud, baying dog,
you cannot commit to long daily exercise year-round.
A typical day with a Grand Anglo French White And Black Hound
- 6:30 · MorningLong walk, run, or field work following a scent
- 9:00 · MidmorningRest with the family or kennel companions
- 12:30 · NoonShort walk with plenty of sniffing time
- 16:00 · AfternoonShort, reward-based training, 10-15 minutes
- 18:30 · EveningSecond long walk or hike over varied terrain
- 21:00 · NightRests quietly once well exercised
Family and environment
Kids Good
Friendly and patient; supervise so its size does not knock over small children.
Dogs Good
Bred to hunt in packs; typically very sociable with other dogs.
Cats Poor
Strong prey drive makes it risky with cats and small pets.
Apartment Not suited
Size, energy, and voice all rule out flat living.
House with a yard Suitable
Needs a tall, secure fence; the nose will lead it to wander.
City Not ideal
Baying and heavy exercise needs clash with urban life.
Countryside Ideal
Space to run and hunt matches the breed's purpose.
Health data provided by RealVetCost Overall health burden Moderate
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 Routine home care and cleanings reduce risk
Hip Dysplasia Screen breeding stock; manage weight and joint load
Bloat (GDV) Deep-chested build; learn the emergency signs
Chronic Ear Infections Drop or hairy ears need regular cleaning
Similar breeds - by reason
Not visually similar - similar in what they mean for you.
Closely related French pack hound
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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Sibling Anglo-French breed
Grand Anglo French White And Orange Hound
A large hunting hound with deep stamina and an independent nose - rewarding for active rural owners, tough for city living.
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Similar large pack scenthound
English Foxhound
A sociable pack hound built for stamina and following a scent, best for a rural home with room to run, not an apartment.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How much does a Grand Anglo French White and Black Hound cost?
This is a rare French pack hound kept mostly for hunting, so it is very hard to find outside France and seldom offered as a pet in the US. Expect waitlists, likely import costs, and widely varying prices. Whatever you pay up front, the real cost is the lifetime care of a large active dog - food, routine vet care, and possible emergencies add up to thousands of dollars over its life, so budget for insurance or an emergency fund.
Is this hound suited to life as a pet?
It can be affectionate and calm at home, but it is a working scenthound before it is a companion. Without long daily exercise and scent work it grows bored and destructive, and its independence and voice make it a demanding household dog.
Can it be let off leash safely?
Rarely. Bred to trail scent over long distances, it will follow its nose and tune out recall. Most owners keep it leashed or within secure fencing, and reliable recall takes patient, ongoing training.
How is it with other animals?
It usually gets on very well with other dogs thanks to its pack heritage, but its hunting drive makes cats, rabbits, and similar pets a poor and risky match even with careful introductions.