Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie
About the Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Medium (25-50 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 19-22" |
| Weight | 35-44 lbs |
| Coat Type | Smooth |
| Coat Length | Short |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
High (60-90 min/day)
60 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Needs plenty of mental challenges
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $600-$1,200 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,100/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Anglo-Francais de Petite Veneries may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Families with Children
- Active Owners
May Not Be Ideal For
- Apartment Living
- Long Work Hours Away
- Sedentary Lifestyles
Guides for your Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie
The story behind the Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie
French hunting culture produced this breed through crosses between native French hounds and English foxhound stock, work carried out across the 1800s and consolidated during the twentieth century. The aim was a medium-sized pack hound for petite venerie, the hunting of smaller quarry such as hare, rabbit and roe deer, as distinct from the larger hounds used on deer and boar. Several Anglo-Francais varieties were established, differing chiefly in size and colouring, with this one recognised as the smallest. French kennel authorities and later the FCI formalised the standards. The breed remains a working hound bred by hunting packs for performance rather than appearance, and it is rare outside France with very few kept purely as companions.
Originally bred for: Hunting, Pack hound. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie
Working pack hounds should be fed to workload, with energy density raised through the hunting season and reduced sharply in the off months. A balanced adult food supporting lean muscle suits them, and condition is best checked by hand since a short coat flatters a heavy dog.
Watch for: No documented breed-specific sensitivity pattern exists for these French pack hounds. Kennel-raised hounds usually handle plain rations well, but sudden changes cause upset, and heavy pendulous ears make recurrent ear trouble worth separate veterinary assessment rather than assuming the diet is responsible.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse our favorite dog toys and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.