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Ariege Hound
(Ariégeois)

    height of a ariege hound dog
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:  
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:

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:  
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  
of interest: club formed in 1908 to save this dog breed from extinction
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: fci, ukc- (scenthound dog breed group)
rescues:    
     
     
 
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