At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, fine coat
A lean, well-muscled pack hound on long legs, with a gently domed head, long hanging ears and a short, fine coat.12
Personality what they are like
A persevering, courageous hunter in the field that is known for being unusually gentle and manageable around people for a pack dog. At home it tends to be calm and patient, while staying watchful.23
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Bred to follow scent for hours in a pack, so it needs a lot of daily exercise and room to run; best suited to experienced owners with an active, outdoor lifestyle.32
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The short, fine coat needs little more than an occasional brush.1
Home where they are happiest
Traditionally kept in hunting packs in rural France; does best with space and outdoor access rather than a small flat.23
Company who they like around
A pack-bred hound that is used to working alongside other dogs under a human huntsman, so it generally enjoys canine company.2
The story where it all began
A fairly recent French pack hound that traces back to the old Saintonge hound type, with the Billy also named as a likely ancestor. It was developed to hunt in packs, chiefly for deer, and is still found almost only in mainland France.23
Fun facts for the dinner table
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Its standard insists the orange should never look red, so the ideal shade stays on the light orange to lemon side.1
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It is a little smaller than its close cousin, the Chien Français Blanc et Noir.2
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Packs of this breed are especially used for deer hunts in France.3
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Its skin colouring follows the colour of the coat on top of it.2
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard no. 316, Group 6 Scent hounds, Section 1.1 Large-sized hounds; valid standard published 01.02.1982.1
- Société Centrale Canine (France)
- Recognised by the French national kennel club.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Chien Français Blanc et Orange. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- FCI Standard No. 316 Français Blanc et Orange fci.beused for recognition, height, coat, colour, utilisation
- Chien Français Blanc et Orange - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for origin, temperament, build, similar breeds
- Français blanc et orange - Wikipédia (fr) fr.wikipedia.orgused for history, temperament, use
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.