Grand Bleu de Gasgogne
Breed Profile
Size: Large
Colour: Black on White
Lifespan: 12 to 14 years
Grand Bleu de Gasgognes are large and powerful, but gentle and friendly.
Owner's Guide
Grand Bleu de Gasgognes are large and powerful, but gentle and friendly. With enough stamina to keep running all day, long walks in safe areas are essential. At home, these independent hounds are calm, affectionate and placid.
Originally bred to trail wolves, wild boar and deer for hunters.
Special characteristics
This active dog is very interested in scents.
Exercise requirements
High. Needs plenty of exercise outdoors, calm at home.
Attitude to
Owners: independent, affectionate
Children: good
Other pets: good, may chase
Strangers: friendly, can be reserved
Unfamiliar dogs: friendly
Perfect owner
Active, easy-going owner who enjoys long walks with a large dog that is interested in scent trails.
Potential problems
May be difficult to control on walks.
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