Comparison: Billy and Poitevin

Billy and Poitevin are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Poitevin
Photo: Canarian, CC BY 4.0, source
BillyPoitevin
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers58–70 cm60–72 cm
Recognition features
  • Pure white, milk-coffee white, or white with light orange to lemon patches
  • Short, harsh, slightly coarse coat; fine skin, sometimes with dark spots
  • Strong yet light hound, forequarters more powerful than hindquarters
  • Tricolour coat with a black saddle or large black patches, sometimes white and orange
  • Short, glossy coat, often with wolf-coloured hair
  • Elegant, strong yet light hound with a black nose
CoatShort, harsh coat; pure white, milk-coffee white, or white with light orange or lemon patches.Short, glossy coat; tricolour with a black saddle or large patches, less often white and orange.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.