Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound

FriendlyVocalScent-drivenSociableIndependent

The Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound is a large scent hound bred in France for tracking and pack hunting. At home it tends to be friendly, sociable and rather vocal, and it usually gets on well with children and other dogs, especially when it has grown up around them. Its hound instincts mean it can follow a scent and ignore a recall, so it is rarely a dog to trust off-leash in unfenced areas.

Day to day, it needs regular walks, time to sniff and explore, and a secure yard or enough outings to stay settled. It is not a dog that does well alone for long stretches, and boredom can show up as barking or digging. Plan for consistent training and a calm, patient routine from the start.

Good for: Active families with a secure yard

Size	large
Height	24–28 in
Exercise	about 90 min a day
Shedding	moderate
Origin	France

Before you choose a Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound

Expect a strong scent drive and a loud voice, and commit to reliable recall training and secure fencing.

Living with a Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound

Exercise

Plan for at least one long walk or active outing each day, plus time to sniff and explore. Secure off-leash space is ideal, since scent can override recall.

Grooming

The short, dense coat needs weekly brushing and sheds year-round, with heavier shedding in spring and fall. Bathe only as needed and check ears regularly because of their floppy shape.

Health

This breed can be prone to ear infections because of its drop ears, and it may be prone to hip and elbow dysplasia as a large dog. Ask a vet about screening and preventive care.

Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Elbow dysplasia

Known tendencies, not a diagnosis: ask your vet about this breed.

The numbers for a Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound

Feeding, adult

3.75–5 cups a day

About 1,542 kcal, roughly 29 lb of dry food a month at 57–88 lb (typical for the size). Start here and adjust to the bag and your vet. Portion calculator →

What a year costs

$2,450–$4,100

Food about $1,134, plus routine vet care, parasite preventives and gear. US averages; insurance and emergencies on top.

Weather

Watch above 72°F, stop at 82°F

Coat or short walks below 32°F. Big dogs overheat before small ones: water on every warm walk, and pavement checked with the back of your hand.

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Questions owners ask

Does this breed shed a lot?

Yes, it sheds moderately year-round and more heavily in spring and fall. Weekly brushing, and more during shedding seasons, helps keep loose hair under control in the home.

Can it live in an apartment?

It can, but only with several daily walks and enough mental stimulation. Its size and vocal nature make a house with a secure yard a better match for most owners.

Is it good with kids?

Usually yes, since it tends to be friendly and sociable. Supervise young children, as its size and bouncy energy can knock over little ones during play.