King's White Hound
The King's White Hound, or Chien Blanc du Roi, was a historical French scent hound associated with royal hunting packs rather than a living companion breed. Descriptions and artwork portray large white hounds used in organized stag and boar hunting, maintained by the French court and elite kennels. The name refers to a managed strain of royal pack hounds, not to white-coated dogs of any modern breed.
No responsible buyer should expect to find a true King's White Hound today; it is generally regarded as extinct. Its value is mainly historical, helping explain the development of French hound packs, kennel management, and the way European hunting dogs were bred for voice, endurance, scenting ability, and pack behavior. Modern breeders and researchers may encounter the name in old pedigrees, paintings, or breed histories, but any present-day claim should be treated as reconstruction or influence rather than direct survival.
