AI-generated imageThe Grand anglo-français blanc et noir is a tenacious, highly specialized pack hound—bred for extensive big game hunting in packs, where it follows the trail independently and vocally for hours on end.
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At a glance
The essentials — key facts, traits, and health priorities — before you dive deeper.
Lifespan
10–12 yrs
Shoulder height
62–72 cm
Weight
28–35 kg
Practical
Temperament
Daily life
What matters most
Especially with a Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound, choosing the right breeder is the single most important decision you'll make. Serious breeders consistently test the parents for inherited conditions, prioritize healthy early socialization, and stay accountable long after handover. A cheap puppy without health screening tends to become the most expensive dog later on.
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The coat colors that occur in the Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound — including which ones fall outside the breed standard and which carry genetic risk.
Eye colors
Coat type
The real vibes check
A Grand anglo-français blanc et noir is not a cozy, XXL-sized family companion, but a high-performance athlete whose operating system is programmed for 'nose, voice, pack.' If you try to keep it as a pure house dog, you will end up with a frustrated escape artist in your living room. However, if you provide it with a real pack and hours of tracking work, you will experience a deeply loyal, gentle specialist.
The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is an elegant and powerful hound breed originally bred in France for hunting big game. With its slender, muscular build and characteristic white and black coat, it is a resilient and fast dog, especially valued for its excellent scenting and tracking abilities. The breed belongs to the group of hounds and is characterized by its high energy, endurance, and strong hunting drive. Its head is elongated with expressive, dark eyes and long, hanging ears, giving it a friendly yet alert appearance. As with many hunting dogs, there are differences within the breed in working style and appearance, which can vary depending on the bloodline. The Grand Anglo-French White and Black is a demanding companion that requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation and is particularly suitable for experienced dog owners who can nurture and control its hunting instincts.
The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is a large, elegant hound with a strong hunting drive and high endurance. It is characterized by its strong work motivation and pronounced sense of smell, making it an excellent companion for tracking and trailing work. Despite its original hunting nature, it is very people-oriented and shows a friendly, balanced demeanor towards its family. This dog requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation to remain balanced. It is eager to learn and enjoys working closely with its owner, with consistent but loving training being important. Due to its strong prey drive, impulse control and recall should be worked on early. The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is not a typical guard dog but shows natural protective behavior through its attentiveness and vigilance. It is especially suitable for active people or families who can provide sufficient activity and enjoy shared outdoor activities. Its social and balanced nature makes it a loyal and reliable companion.
| Watchfulness Occasionally alerts but is fundamentally open. | Low |
| Openness to Strangers Neither pushily friendly nor suspicious. | Neutral |
| Hunting or Herding Drive This drive runs deep — no amount of training eliminates it. | Very strong |
Fun Fact!
The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is an impressive hunting dog with a nose so sharp that it can track down even the most hidden game – almost like a living scent-dog radar! Its endurance and loud barking make it the perfect companion for long hunting trips in the great outdoors.
The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is a large, enduring hound with a strong hunting instinct. It is characterized by its high enthusiasm for work and its pronounced sense of smell. These dogs are lively and require a lot of exercise as well as consistent leadership. Despite their strong hunting instinct, they are friendly and can also be kept as family dogs with proper training.
The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is a lively and enduring hunting dog that requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. It is especially suitable for active people or families who spend a lot of time outdoors and can involve the dog in varied activities. Despite its strong hunting drive, it is friendly and loyal towards family members. It is generally compatible with children but should always be supervised due to its size and energy. Interaction with other dogs and pets is possible if early socialization takes place. Purely apartment living is not ideal for this dog, as it needs plenty of exercise and activity to be balanced and content.
With careful introduction and clear rules, suitable for family life.
Fine with calm, respectful children — not small tornadoes.
Loves other dogs and is happiest in a group.
Suffers in tight urban conditions.
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The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is an intelligent and hardworking hound that requires consistent and patient training. Similar to the Labrador, it is important to provide meaningful activities that promote its pronounced sense of smell and endurance. Fetch games and search tasks are excellent for utilizing its natural abilities, but a balanced mix of activity and rest periods should be maintained. As with the German Shepherd, early socialization and training in frustration tolerance are essential to avoid undesirable behaviors such as excessive hunting behavior or restlessness. The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir shows a high willingness to learn, responds well to positive, reward-based training methods, and benefits from varied activities such as tracking work or dog sports. It is important to consider the dog's natural needs and working drive without overwhelming it. With patience, consistency, and loving guidance, the Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir becomes a balanced, reliable, and dedicated companion who is both physically and mentally fulfilled.
The Grand Anglo-French White and Black is a large, strong hound with dense, short fur that protects against weather influences. For its health, a balanced diet with high-quality, protein-rich food that contains all necessary nutrients is important. Due to its active nature, it requires sufficient exercise and a diet that supports its joints. The coat of the Grand Anglo-French White and Black is easy to care for but should be brushed regularly, especially during the shedding seasons in spring and autumn, to remove loose hairs and prevent skin problems. Despite its robust coat, it is sensitive to extreme weather conditions: in winter, its coat protects it well from the cold, while in summer overheating should be avoided. Regular exercise and mental stimulation are essential for this intelligent and enduring breed to prevent behavioral problems and maintain quality of life.
| Care Level Minimal effort — occasional brushing and bathing. | Low-maintenance |
| Exercise Needs Working-dog energy that needs burning off every single day. | High-drive |
| Shedding Regular shedding — dog hair on clothes is now normal. | Moderate |
| Trainability Has its own ideas and will test limits. | Strong-willed |
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Health grade
In the Grand anglo-français blanc et noir, the musculoskeletal system and the eyes are among the central risk areas: hip dysplasia (HD) and elbow dysplasia (ED) can severely burden the joints, while ectropion / entropion irritates the eyes. In addition, the deep chest brings a predisposition to life-threatening gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), and attention must also be paid to otitis externa (predisposition). A health-oriented breeder therefore has their breeding animals thoroughly X-rayed orthopedically and examined by an ophthalmologist in advance. Before buying a puppy, ask to see the official X-ray results with the thresholds HD A–B and ED 0, as well as proof of freedom from ectropion / entropion.
Grade is relative to other breeds — AI-assisted and editorially reviewed.
Methodology and data: HonestDog Dog Breed Health Report 2026
What matters most for this breed
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You should check its floppy ears regularly and ensure joint-friendly exercise to keep your active scent hound fit, alongside routine check-ups for its heart and eyes.
Reputable breeders have the hips, elbows, eyes, and hearts of the parent animals tested and pay attention to resilient ears and skin to reduce health risks in the bloodline.
Note: This health overview is AI-assisted and editorially reviewed. It is for orientation only and does not replace veterinary advice.
What matters most for this breed — what's common, how much it affects the dog's life, and how to protect yourself as a buyer.
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The three most important risks
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Tier 1 is the recommended health standard for this breed. Tiers 2 and 3 show how responsible breeders go beyond.
Recommended standard. These tests make up the recommended health standard for this breed — the baseline of any careful breeding program. Ask any reputable breeder for the results.
Note: This health overview is AI-assisted and editorially reviewed. It is for orientation only and does not replace veterinary advice.
A Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound costs around ~€190 per month (€100 – €360, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€5,860 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (11 years) it comes to about ~€28,680.
With surgery cover, running costs come to about ~€190 per month — in return, your share of a major operation drops from several thousand euros to around 20 percent.
Per month
~€190
In the first year
~€5,860
Across the dog's life
~€28,680
Estimated purchase price from a breeder: €2,000 – €3,500
Estimate at a mid-range setup (suburban, dry food, 1–2 hours of daily exercise), average German prices, as of July 2026.
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The history of the Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir begins in the 19th century in France. This breed originated from crossing English Foxhounds with French running hounds to create a versatile and enduring hunting dog. The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir was especially valued for its excellent abilities in big game hunting, particularly wild boar and deer. The combination of English endurance and French hunting instinct made it a popular companion for French hunters. Over time, the breed was standardized and recognized by the French breeding association, securing its established place among the traditional French running hounds.
This dog was bred to hunt large game such as deer and wild boar, primarily in France and Great Britain.
France
1800
Many owners and foster homes who share their experiences with the large Anglo-French hounds describe life with them at home as remarkably easy and peaceful. Centuries of breeding for life in a close-knit pack have given these dogs unusually refined, conflict-avoiding manners with other dogs. At home they are usually very gentle, cuddly and devoted to their people. Once they have had enough exercise outdoors, they enjoy a soft bed and will sleep deeply and quietly for hours.
The challenge on the other side is that this breed has historically often lived only in kennels and packs. Owners of rescue dogs often report that everyday things like housetraining, walking on slick floors or being left alone have to be built up with a lot of patience. Because of their close bond with the pack, some dogs are prone to separation stress when isolated. Owners also regularly warn that living with smaller pets such as cats or rabbits is often risky or impossible, because the prey drive kicks in at lightning speed.
Sources:peqaboo.comsnack4pet.comtierisch-in-fahrt.deedogs.de
On training and handling, experienced owners and hunters all say the same thing: you are taking on a deeply passionate trailing hound. As soon as the Grand Anglo-Français picks up a scent, it switches into work mode on instinct. The biggest everyday challenge is therefore off-leash time. Many owners report that a reliable recall is nearly out of reach in country with lots of game, so outside fenced areas these dogs usually have to be walked on a long line.
At the same time, owners stress that training has to be handled with a very light touch. Pressure, harshness or loud punishment quickly make these sensitive dogs insecure or cause them to shut down completely. Anyone who works with positive reinforcement, patience and clear structure gets a cooperative companion. To channel the breed's strong independence and hunting drive, many owners turn to intensive mantrailing, drag trails or sled and draft sports, because walks alone don't satisfy its drive to work.
Sources:peqaboo.comtierisch-in-fahrt.deedogs.detackenberg.de
Paraphrased from real owner reports · translated from German
The Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound is an active dog that needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. Research the temperament, grooming needs, and space requirements before deciding.
The average life expectancy of a Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound is 10-12 years. With proper care and regular vet visits, your dog can live a long, healthy life.
Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound grooming requirements include regular brushing, nail trimming, and dental care. HonestDog provides detailed grooming tips for every breed.
The Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound can be a great family dog. Proper training and socialization are key. HonestDog provides family suitability information for every breed.
The Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound comes in these colors: Black and white.
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