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Ariege Hound
(Ariégeois)
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group: hound
/scenthound |
height: males
: 20.5-24", 52 to 60.96 cm, f 20-22", 50 to 56
cm
weight: 55-66 lbs/
24.95-29.94 kg |
| types: |
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| colors: |
white
with strongly demarcated black markings sometimes mottled,
tan markings over eyes and on cheeks. may be all black.
tan dominating not preferred |
| physical traits: |
medium, light, elegant,
distinguished, fast, good sense of smell |
| hair type: |
Short, fine and dense |
personality/
temperament: |
happy, sociable, vigorous,
intelligent, hardworking, eager, stamina, endurance, enterprising,
quick plotting, vocal. some can be timid |
maintenance/
special needs:
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easy to train, low grooming,
lots of exercise |
| nickname: |
Ariégeois |
| origination: |
France from a cross of
a Briquet with a Chien d'Ordre (Bleu de Gascogne or Gascon
Saintongeois) |
| bred for: |
hunting hare |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
companion, driving game,
coursing, hunting hare on hilly or rocky terrain or on the
plains, tracking deer and wild boar, city life |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12 yrs |
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| of interest: |
club formed in 1908 to
save this dog breed from extinction |
| health
concerns: |
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| kennel
clubs: |
fci,
ukc- (scenthound dog breed group) |
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