Chien Français Blanc et Noir

Also called French White and Black Hound, Français Blanc et Noir

Rare breedFCI group 6Short profile

From France.1

At a glance the quick version

Height, male65 to 72 cm1

Height, female62 to 68 cm1

Sizelarge

keen nose and persistence

friendly and easy to handle

works well in a pack

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Coat and looks how to spot one

short, dense

A short, close, hard-wearing coat on a lean, muscular hound with long legs, a gently domed head and long hanging ears.1 2

Colourswhite and black with black mantle or large patchesblack or bluish tickingpale tan spots over the eyes and tan on cheeks1 2

Personality what they are like

A serious, hard-working pack hound with a great nose and a strong voice. Around people it is friendly and easy to manage.1 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Bred to follow big game all day, so it needs a lot of exercise and scenting work.1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short coat needs little more than an occasional brush.1

Home where they are happiest

Traditionally kept in packs in hunting kennels and adapts well to kennel life.1

Company who they like around

A pack animal that enjoys the company of other dogs.1 2

The story where it all began

It grew out of the old Saintonge hound in the late 19th century, with later crosses to Gascon-Saintongeois and Poitevin hounds shaping the modern type. French hunters use it mainly in packs for red and roe deer, and it was formally recognised in 1957.1 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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It is prized especially for hunting red deer and roe deer in packs.2
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Its roots go back to the Saintonge hound, a type that almost vanished after the French Revolution.2
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The FCI standard praises its 'throat', the hunting term for a hound's voice on the trail.1

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 220, Group 6 Scenthounds, Section 1.1 Large-sized hounds; standard dated 04.11.2008.1
Société Centrale Canine: Officially recognised as a breed in 1957.2

How many About 2,000 registered dogs2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Chien Français Blanc et Noir. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year

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FCI Standard No. 220 Chien Français Blanc et Noir fci.beused for recognition, height, coat, colours, temperament, use, history
Chien Français Blanc et Noir - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for history, recognition year, population, facts

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.