Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Working dog Height: males 23-27 in., females 22-25 in. Weight: 99-110 lbs. Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: must have early socialization Good with other pets: not usually unless socialized early November’s Dog of the Month This devoted family companion is the oldest French Breed. […]
French Dogs
This is the category page for dogs that originate in France
Brittany Spaniel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Gun dog Height: 17-21 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Brittany Spaniel probably originated in Brittany, a province in France. What does the Brittany Spaniel […]
Briard
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: males, 23-27 in., females, 22-25 in. Weight: 60-90 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origin of the Briard? A French breed, the Briard has a 1200 year […]
Bouvier des Flandres
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium, France Group: Herding dog Height: males 23-28 in., females 22-27 in. Weight: males 70-90 lbs., females 60-80 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes if raised with them, may be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Bouvier des Flandres? […]
Beauceron
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: Males – 25 1/2 in., Females 24-26 1/2 in. Weight: 70-110 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, when socialized early Good with other pets: usually, when socialized early What is the origin of the Beauceron? The first mention of a Beauceron-like […]
Beagle Harrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 18-20 in. Weight: 35-46 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate/high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Beagle Harrier? The Beagle Harrier is a very old breed, possibly from around the Middle Ages in France. They were […]
Basset Hound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 14 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals February’s dog is the Basset Hound. Although the Basset Hound may look sad, to know one is to be charmed by their clownish […]
Great Pyrenees
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France/Spain Group: Guard dog (livestock) Height: males 27-32 in., females 25-29 in. Weight: males 110-130 lbs., females 80-90 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes March’s Dog of the Month The Great Pyrenees is a giant defending home and family, but […]
Bloodhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium, France Group: Scenthound Height: males 25-27 in., females 23-25 in. Weight: 88-110 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bloodhound? The Bloodhound is an ancient breed. Known as the St. Hubert Hound in Europe, […]
Billy
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 24-26 in. Weight: 55-70 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: n/a Good with other pets: not usually What is the origin of the Billy? The Billy was developed in France by G.H. du Rinault in the 19th century by crossings of hunting dogs […]