Scenthound Large size 30-35 kg

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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Quick overview

Large
Size
30-35 kg, 60-70 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 Orange Hound typically weighs 30-35 kg, stands 60-70 cm, and lives 10-13 years.

Consider this breed if…

you hunt or can give it hours of daily running and scent work,
you want a good-natured hound that lives happily with other dogs,
you have rural space and a securely fenced property,
you accept a strong nose and independence over crisp obedience.

Do not consider this breed if…

the dog would spend a full workday home alone,
you need dependable off-leash recall in open country,
a loud, baying voice would cause problems where you live,
you cannot keep up long daily exercise in all weather.

A typical day with a Grand Anglo French White And Orange Hound

  1. 6:30 · Morning
    Long run, walk, or field work on a scent trail
  2. 9:00 · Midmorning
    Rest with family or kennel mates after the outing
  3. 12:30 · Noon
    Short walk with time to sniff and use the nose
  4. 16:00 · Afternoon
    Brief, reward-based training, 10-15 minutes
  5. 18:30 · Evening
    Second longer walk or hike across varied ground
  6. 21:00 · Night
    Settles calmly when the day's exercise is done

Temperament and training

Prey drive Very high
Sociability with dogs Very high
Independence High
Trainability Low
Vocality High
Guarding tendency Low
Common owner mistakes
Allowing off-leash freedom before recall is solid, then losing the dog on a scent · Failing to exercise a working hound enough and facing destructive boredom · Not accounting for the loud baying that comes with scent work

Family and environment

Kids Good
Good-natured with children; supervise given its size and energy.
Dogs Good
Pack breeding makes it typically very sociable with other dogs.
Cats Poor
High prey drive makes cats and small pets a real risk.
Apartment Not suited
Size, energy, and voice make flat life unworkable.
House with a yard Suitable
Needs secure, tall fencing; its nose leads it to roam.
City Not ideal
Baying and exercise demands clash with urban living.
Countryside Ideal
Open space and hunting work suit the breed best.
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.

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Top 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 Orange Hound
A rare French pack scenthound with a strong nose and voice, best for a rural, active hunting household.
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Sibling Anglo-French breed
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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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.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Grand Anglo French White and Orange Hound cost?
This is one of the rarest of the Anglo-French pack hounds, kept almost entirely for hunting in France, so it is very hard to find as a pet in the US and usually means waitlists or imports. Prices vary widely. Whatever the up-front figure, the larger cost is lifetime care of a big active dog - food, vet care, and emergencies run into the thousands over its life, so plan for insurance or a reserve fund.
Is this hound a good companion dog?
It can be affectionate and calm indoors once well exercised, but it is a working scenthound first. Without long daily runs and scent work it becomes bored and destructive, and its independence and loud voice make it a demanding house dog.
Can it be trusted off leash?
Not really. Bred to trail scent over distance, it will follow its nose and ignore recall. Most owners rely on leashes or secure fencing, and even then recall training takes patient, consistent effort.
How does it get along with other animals?
It is usually excellent with other dogs because of its pack background, but its strong hunting drive makes cats and small pets a poor match, even with careful, gradual introductions.