# Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Also known as: Medium-sized Anglo-French Hound, Petit Anglo-Français
- **Group:** Scent Hound (FCI group 6)
- **Size:** Medium
- **Origin:** France
- **Temperament:** Active, Hardy, Pack-Oriented, Determined
- **FCI standard:** No. 325

The smallest of the Anglo-French hounds, bred in France to hunt small game in packs. It is a working hound rather than a house pet and is mainly kept by hunters.

## Overview

The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a medium-sized French scenthound, usually worked in packs. It is one of the Anglo-French hounds, created by crossing French scenthounds with English foxhounds.

"Petite" refers to the small game it hunts and not to the dog's size. It is mostly a hunting dog and may not suit city or family life.

## History

The breed was developed from older Anglo-French hounds crossed with the Harrier, Poitevin, Petit Gascon-Saintongeois and Petit Bleu de Gascogne. French hunting hounds have a long history, with local types recorded in the sixteenth century.

Before 1978 it was called the Petit Anglo-Français. The FCI recognised it in 1983, and it is also recognised by the United Kennel Club in North America.

## Appearance

This is a medium-sized hound built for stamina, with the drop ears typical of scenthounds. It is the smallest of the Anglo-French hound breeds.

## Temperament

Bred to work in packs, it is an active, determined hound that is used to the company of other dogs. It is not usually kept as a pet or show dog.

## Care and exercise

It needs a lot of exercise, space and a purposeful outlet for its scenting drive. Because of its drop ears, the ears should be checked and cleaned regularly.

## Health

No breed-specific health problems are documented. Like other drop-eared breeds, the area under the ear can be prone to infection.

## Ratings (1 to 5)

- Energy: 4
- Exercise needs: 4
- Grooming: 1
- Shedding: 3
- Trainability: 3
- Barking: 4
- Good with children: 3
- Good with other dogs: 5

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Fran%C3%A7ais_de_Petite_V%C3%A9nerie · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37482
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