Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie — breed guide
A French pack hound from English Foxhound and French hound stock, bred for small game. Almost never kept singly or as a pet.
At a glance
- Group
- hound
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 16–20 kg (35–44 lb)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Coat
- Short, smooth, dense coat
Living with a Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
- Very high energy — built for work and long days out.
- Almost no grooming.
- Moderate shedding.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Very vocal.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Handles warm weather well.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Pack-oriented · Energetic · Even-tempered · Vocal
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Ear infections
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie good with kids?
Generally yes. Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie need?
Hours — this breed needs a job or a long day out.
Can a Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie handle hot weather?
It copes well with warm days.
Leash Life keeps a Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.