Petit Bleu de Gascony

Petit Bleu de Gascogne (Little Blue Gascony Hound)
FCI Standard No. 31
Group 6: hounds , bloodhounds and allied breeds Section 1: Hounds 1.2 Medium-sized hounds With work trial
Origin :	France
Withers height:	Males : 52–58 cm. Bitches: 50–56 cm
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The Petit bleu de Gascogne is a French breed of dog recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 6, Section 1.2, Standard No. 31 ).

Origin and history

Origin is likely to be similar to the Grand Bleu de Gascogne . For years it was considered extinct. French breeders began to reconstruct the old breed again in the mid-20th century.

description

The Petit Bleu de Gascogne grows up to 58 cm and weighs 26 kg. Coarse, abundant, not too short hair is characterized by black stippling on a white background. The dogs appear gray to dark gray from a distance. Their ears are medium-sized and drooping.

use

Pack dog , hunting dog

Web links

• Breed standard No. 31 of the FCI: Petit Bleu de Gascogne  (PDF)

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