| Chien Français Tricolore | |
| Country: | France |
| Kc Name: | Société Centrale Canine |
| Kc Std: | https://www.centrale-canine.fr/le-chien-de-race/francais-tricolore |
| Fcistd: | http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/219g06-en.pdf |
The Chien Français Tricolore translated into English as the French Tricolour Hound, is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France. The breed is used for hunting in packs.
The breed is a typical large French hunting pack hound, with a lean and muscular body, long legs, elongated head with a noticeable occipital protuberance, long drop ears, and slightly square flews. Their size is 62cmto72cmcm (24inchesto28inchescm) at the withers; females are slightly smaller.
The coat is tricolour, with a wide black mantle, and tan parts are of a bright colour. A grizzled colour called "louvard" ("wolf-like") is also seen in the breed. Faults are listed as physical or behavioural abnormalities, and a dog with such faults should not be bred. Faults include fat feet, aggression, or any trace of crossing with English hounds.[1]
The Chien Français Tricolore are pack hunting dogs, which means that groups of dogs are hunted together, always directed by a human, not running about hunting by themselves.[2] Dogs bred to be pack hunting dogs do not usually make good pets.