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available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Chien
français tricolore (FCI No.219) translated into English as the French
Tricolour Hound, is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating
in France. The breed is used for hunting in packs. The breed is a
typical large French hunting pack hound, with a lean and muscular body,
long legs, elongated head with a noticeable occipital protuberance, long
drop ears, and slightly square flews. Size is 62 cm to a maxium size of
72 cm (23.6 to 28.3 ins) at the withers, females slightly smaller. The
coat is tricolour, with a wide black mantle, and tan parts are of a
bright colour. A grizzled colour called "louvard" ("wolf-like") is also
seen in the breed. Faults are listed as physical or behavioural
abnormalities, and a dog with such faults should not be bred. Faults
include fat feet, aggression, or any trace of crossing with English
hounds.
