Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange

Also called Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound

Rare breedFCI group 6Short profile

From France, from crosses of the Billy hound with the English Foxhound.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Height60 to 70 cm1 2

Sizelarge

powerful and enduring

balanced, steady nature

works well in a pack

1 2

Coat and looks how to spot one

short coat

Short hair that is not too thick. A big, strong hound whose head shows more Foxhound character than its tricolour relative.1 2

Colourswhite and lemonwhite and orange1

Personality what they are like

A steady, well-balanced pack hound, neither aggressive nor shy. It is bred as a working hunter and is usually kept with a pack rather than as a household pet.1 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Very high. A pack scent hound used on large game such as roe deer and boar, and also on fox.2 1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

Minimal coat care; an occasional brush for the short coat.1

Home where they are happiest

Traditionally kept in pack kennels with plenty of outdoor space and access to hunting country.2

Food basics what goes in the bowl

A complete, balanced commercial or vet-guided diet suited to the dog's size, age and activity level, with portions adjusted to keep a lean, athletic shape and fresh water always available.

Company who they like around

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

The story where it all began

It was created in France in the late 1800s by crossing the Billy with English Foxhounds. In 1957 the Anglo-French hounds were given their current names, and the breed remains primarily a working pack hound.2 1

Fun facts for the dinner table

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The standard asks that the orange not be so dark that it looks red.1
2
Its head shows more English Foxhound influence than that of the Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore.1
3
"Grand" refers to the size of the game hunted rather than the size of the dog.2

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 324, Group 6 (Scent hounds and related breeds), Section 1.1 Large sized hounds, with working trial. Standard dated 1 August 2023.1
Société Centrale Canine: French breed; national kennel club of the country of origin.2
UKC: Scenthound Group.2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange. 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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Billy

Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir

Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore

English Foxhound

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FCI Standard No. 324, Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange fci.beused for recognition, height, coat, colours, temperament, fun facts
Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, other recognition, history, use

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