Small Blue Gascony
Malý modrý gaskoňský honič
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 50–58 cm |
Recognition features
- Slate-blue mottling (black and white) with black head patches
- Medium-sized, well-proportioned, distinguished hound
- Calm, affectionate temperament and a beautiful voice
Purpose
Multipurpose hound used for hunting with the gun, sometimes for coursing; hare is its favourite game but it also hunts big game well.
History
The breed is a deliberate reduction in size of the Great Gascony Blue, going back to the origin of that family and directly linked to its use. It is popular above all for hare hunting.
Coat
Short, semi-thick, dense coat; black-and-white mottled (slate blue) with black patches.
Similar breeds
- Great Gascony Blue · Compare
- Blue Gascony Griffon · Compare
- Blue Gascony Basset · Compare
- Ariégeois · Compare
- Porcelaine · Compare
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