Saintongeois Hound
The Saintongeois Hound is an extinct breed that existed in the French region of Saintonge. Like most scenthounds, it hunted in packs and its primary ancestor would have been Saint Hubert/Normand Hounds. Its main prey was large animals, such as wolves, which became greatly diminished over the centuries. This loss of prey and the added turmoil of the French Revolution brought the breed very close to extinction. The last known pack was heavily inbred and of poor health. It was crossed with Gascony Hounds in the 1840s, giving rise to the modern Grand Gascon-Saintongeois
Saintongeois Hound Facts
- large scenthound
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