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Ariegeois Alternative names Ariege Hound Country of origin France Classification and breed standards FCI : Group 6 Section 1 #020 Stds UKC : Scenthound Stds
The Ariegeois is a breed of dog , specifically a French pack-hunting scenthound developed late in the last century. Distinguished by its friendly nature with other hounds and affection for human companions. Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) (English, World Canine Organization), is an international Kennel Club based in Thuin, Belgium. ...
The United Kennel Club (or UKC) is the second oldest all-breed registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and the second largest in the world. ...
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Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog is a mammal in the order Carnivora. ...
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External links Ariegeois information Continenetal Kennel Club standard
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Ariegeois will weigh as much as 66 pounds and grow to a height in between 22 and 24 inches.
Originally developed in the French province of Ariege, Ariegeois were developed through a series of pairings between the Grand Bleu de Gascogne, Grand Gascon-Saintongeois, and Briquet hounds.
The Ariegeois is an excellent hunter for hares and small game in the dry, rocky terrain of its homeland.
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