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French Tricolor Hound
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Coat
Tricolour.
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The French Tricolor is a dog breed of French origin. It is a large-sized dog, well built, of tricolor (black, white and tan) color. The breed was created in 1957 from many French breeds of large scent hounds. It is a chase dog used for hunting deer.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day are sufficient.
- 4Moderate grooming — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the French Tricolor Hound
Our selection
Dry food suited to the French Tricolor Hound
Origins & history
A story told
The breed was created in 1957 from the Poitevin, the Billy and the Anglo-French Tricolor. The Grand Bleu de Gascogne may have been used in the development of the breed. The first standard was written in 1965. The breed is rare outside metropolitan France.
Character
Daily temperament
The FCI standard does not describe a typical temperament for the breed. It is an independent, energetic, courageous and fairly difficult to train dog (especially recall).
Physical
Breed standard
The French Tricolor is a large-sized scent hound, sufficiently built and muscular. The back is supported and well attached. Deep and well descended, the chest reaches at least the point of the elbows. The ribs are long and not too flat. The abdomen is very slightly raised. The tail is quite long, carried high and elegantly. Not too important, the head is fairly elongated with a well-marked occipital bump and stop. The large eyes of brown color are sometimes ringed with black. The ears are slightly turned and not too flexible and long. The coat is short and rather fine. The coat is tricolor: black, white and tan. The tan color is preferably bright or copper.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The French Tricolor Hound of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of french tricolor hound (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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Âge
What human age for a french tricolor hound ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a french tricolor hound ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about French Tricolor Hound
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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