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Artois Hound: French Pack-Hunting Scent Hound
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- France
- Height
- 53 cm
- Weight
- 28 kg
The Artois Hound, also called Chien D'Artois, is a medium-sized dog from France. It was bred in northern France as a scent hound and pack hunter. The breed weighs 28 kg and stands 53 cm tall in the listed figures. It is rare today and was reconstructed in the 1970s after heavy crossbreeding.
What the Artois Hound is
The Artois Hound, or Chien D'Artois, is a medium-sized dog from France. It is a scent hound bred to hunt in a pack in northern France.
Its documented role places it among dog breeds from France developed for hunting work.
Origins and history
The breed was popular in France before the 20th century but is rare today.
Heavy crossbreeding changed the historical type. Breeders reconstructed the Artois Hound during the 1970s to more closely resemble that earlier breed.
What stands out
The Artois Hound has a clear working background as a scent hound and pack hunter.
Its listed size is 53 cm in height and 28 kg in weight, placing it in the medium-sized range.
Points to consider
Its modern form followed a reconstruction after heavy crossbreeding, which is an important part of its history.
Pricing
No purchase price is stated for the Artois Hound in the available facts.
Who should look elsewhere
People who need a documented lifespan figure before choosing a dog should gather that information separately.
Verdict
The Artois Hound suits readers drawn to a French scent hound with a pack-hunting history and a medium build.
Its rarity and reconstructed history deserve attention before you decide whether this breed belongs on your shortlist.
What stands out
- Bred as a scent hound for pack hunting.
- Originated in northern France.
- Listed at 53 cm and 28 kg.
- Has a documented reconstruction in the 1970s.
Worth knowing
- Rare breed today.
- Heavily crossbred before reconstruction.
- No lifespan figure is listed here.
- No purchase price is provided.
Suits
- Readers interested in French scent hounds.
- People researching pack-hunting breeds.
- Those comparing medium-sized dogs by origin and purpose.
Think twice if
- You need a lifespan figure before shortlisting a breed.
- You are looking for a common rather than rare dog breed.
In short
The Artois Hound is a French scent hound with a specific historical job: hunting in packs in northern France. Its recorded measurements are 53 cm and 28 kg. The breed’s story also includes a decline, heavy crossbreeding and reconstruction in the 1970s. That background makes it distinctive, but the facts here do not include a lifespan figure or a purchase price. Use this profile to understand its origin and purpose, then confirm any details you still need before choosing.
Questions
What is the Artois Hound?
The Artois Hound, also called Chien D'Artois, is a medium-sized dog and a scent hound.
Where does the Artois Hound come from?
It comes from France, with its working history based in northern France.
What was the Artois Hound bred to do?
It was bred as a pack hunter, using scent to hunt with other dogs.
How tall is an Artois Hound?
The listed height is 53 cm.
How much does an Artois Hound weigh?
The listed weight is 28 kg.
Is the Artois Hound rare?
Yes. The breed is described as rare today, though it was popular in France before the 20th century.
What happened to the breed in the 1970s?
After heavy crossbreeding, the Artois Hound was reconstructed in the 1970s to more closely resemble the historical breed.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Artois Hound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Ariégeois — Bautt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Ariege Pointer — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Auvergne Shepherd — Auteur inconnu · CC0 · file page
- Barbet — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Basset Artésien Normand — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Basset Bleu de Gascogne — M.W. Reichert · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- basset hound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Beagle-Harrier — Grzes1966 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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