Ariegeois

Summary

The Ariegeois is a breed of dog from the département of Ariège in the Midi-Pyrenées region of southern France. It is a medium-sized pack-hunting scenthound deriving from crossing of Grand Bleu de Gascogne and Grand Gascon-Saintongeois hounds with local Briquet dogs. It is used both as a courser and for driving game to waiting guns. While most successful with hares, it is also used for hunting deer and boar. It is distinguished by its friendly nature with other hounds and affection for human companions. This breed originated in France in 1912, making it a fairly new breed. It is not yet well known outside its own region. The breed is registered with the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

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Also known as

This breed is also called Ariegeois, Ariègeois as well as Ariégeois.

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