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Encyclopedia > Ariegeois
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. ... This Chihuahua mix and Great Dane show the wide range of dog breed sizes. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog is a mammal in the order Carnivora. ... Like most scent hounds, the Basset Hound has long ears, large nasal passages, and a sturdy body for endurance. ...


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  • Ariegeois information
  • Continenetal Kennel Club standard

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Mammals » Dogs » Ariegeois Main Page (325 words)
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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