Comparison: French White & Black Hound and French White and Orange Hound

French White & Black Hound and French White and Orange Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

French White & Black HoundFrench White and Orange Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers62–72 cm62–72 cm
Recognition features
  • Obligatory white and black with a black mantle or widely spread black patches
  • A pale tan dot above each eye and pale tan on the cheeks
  • Friendly, close to humans and easy to manage in the kennel
  • White-lemon or white-and-orange coat (the orange must not be too dark or red)
  • Short, fine coat
  • Typical French hound, distinguished yet rustic-looking
CoatShort, fairly strong, dense coat; white with black mantle or widely spread black markings.Short and fine coat; white-lemon or white and orange.
PurposeLarge pack hound for big game, valued in many deer hunts for fine nose, diligence and voice.–

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