Dog breed
Artois Hound
Medium-sized French scent hound with distinctive short, dense tricolor coat and powerful build. Known for its endurance, strong hunting instincts, and calm yet energetic temperament.
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Origin
- Artois, France
Profile
Important information
- Species / Genre
- Dog
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Temperament
- Energetic, loyal, alert, courageous, calm, affectionate
- Origin
- Artois, France
- Breed group
- Hound
- Weight
- 25–30 kg
- Height
- 53–61 cm
About
Artois Hound
Description
Medium-sized French scent hound with distinctive short, dense tricolor coat and powerful build. Known for its endurance, strong hunting instincts, and calm yet energetic temperament.
History
Ancient French scenthound from the Artois region dating back to the 15th century, descended from the St. Hubert Hound. Used by nobility for hunting, the breed faced near extinction after World War II but was revived in the 1970s by dedicated breeders following historical standards
Temperament
Personality traits
Energetic
loyal
alert
courageous
calm
affectionate
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