Grand Bleu de Gascogne
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| Grand Bleu de Gascogne | ||
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| Alternative names | ||
| Great Gascony Hound Great Gascony Blue |
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| Country of origin | ||
| France | ||
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| FCI: | Group 6 Section 1 #22 | Stds |
| KC (UK): | Hound | Stds |
| UKC: | Scenthound | Stds |
The Grand Bleu de Gascogne is a breed of dog in the scenthound family, developed out of the Gascony province on the southwestern coast of France.
[edit] Appearance
The Grand Bleu de Gascogne stands up to 70cm (27½ in) and weighs 32 to 35 kg (70½ to 77lb). The breed has an aristocratic-type head and low-set ears to help push the scent into the dog's nostrils. Its long, narrow legs and fully exposed claws help the dog to run swiftly. It has a smooth coat with black-mottled markings on a white base, which gives the breed a bluish tinge. Some dogs have tan markings on the head and muzzle.
[edit] Temperament
[edit] History
Some now consider it dangerously rare,because of the after effects of WW2.
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