Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir
The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir is a large French pack scenthound whose name translates as Great Anglo-French White and Black. It developed from crosses between French hound strains and English foxhound influence, giving it the speed and stamina expected in mounted or organized pack hunting. The breed has a clean, athletic outline, long ears, a strong voice, and a white coat marked with black patches or mantle, often with black ticking and modest tan points on the head or legs. It is one of three large Anglo-French varieties, separated chiefly by color and ancestral emphasis.
Most Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir dogs are still managed as working hounds rather than urban pets. They need extensive exercise, secure kennel or rural housing, and regular pack socialization; a loose dog will usually follow scent before recalling. Feeding plans have to support long days in the field without encouraging excess weight, and ears and feet need attention after hunting through brush or wet ground. Outside France the breed is uncommon, so buyers may encounter limited pedigrees, import requirements, and dogs bred primarily for hunt performance.
