Chien d'Artois Standards
- 21-24"
- 55-66 lbs
- medium-sized scenthound
- long ears and tail
- short, thick, flat coat
- dark fawn tricolor
History of the Chien d'Artois
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Known since the 15th century, the Chien d’ Artois was bred down from the larger Grand Chien d’ Artois, which is now extinct. They became popular in the 19th century and suffered from crossings that involved English gundogs, but by the late 1800s a serious effort by French breeders was established to reestablish the original type. Almost extinct after WWII, it took another breeding program in the 1970s to secure the bloodline, although it remains rare today.
- Grand Chien d’ Artois
Is the Chien d'Artois Right for You?
- gets along well with children and other dogs
- fairly easy to train
- does best with a yard
- can adapt to hot and cold climates
- short coat requires little care
- has a moderate activity level
- lives 12-14 years