Best French dog breeds

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Best French dog breeds

Discover the list of best French dog breeds below, ranked by visitor votes.

Based on 0 votes, Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie came in first as the best French dog breed, followed by Ariege Pointer and Ariegeois. See what else users recommended in the top 10 French dog breeds list.

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Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie 1
Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
France
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The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a medium-sized French Hound created from crosses between French and English Hounds. The name does not mean that it is small, but that it hunts small •••
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Ariege Pointer
France
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The Ariege Pointer is an athletic, intelligent and hard-working dog, prized for its exceptional hunting skills. Originally from France, this breed was developed especially for hunting •••
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Ariegeois
France
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The Ariegeois is a fast, intelligent and very hardy dog that specializes in hunting rabbits and other small animals. Originally from France, this breed is appreciated for its excellent •••
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Barbet
France
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The Barbet is a French water dog known for its intelligence, loyalty and its water-resistant wavy coat. It is an excellent companion both for families and for hunters who are passionate •••
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Basset Bleu de Gascogne 5
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
France
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The Blue Basset de Gascony is a hunting dog breed originating in France, known for its exceptional ability to track scents and its gentle and friendly nature. It is a variant of the famous •••
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Basset Artésien Normand
France
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The Basset Artésien Normand is a French dog with short legs, a long body and very long ears. The short legs help him get through thick bushes, where a large dog can't get through, to bring •••
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Basset Fauve de Bretagne 7
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
France (Brittany)
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The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a small, stocky dog from Brittany in northwestern France with rough, reddish fur. He is a passionate hunter of rabbits, but also a cheerful companion •••
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Beagle-Harrier
France
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The Beagle-Harrier is a medium-sized French hound, created in the late nineteenth century from the Beagle and the Harrier. It looks like a large Beagle or a small Harrier. It is agile and •••
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Beauceron 9
Beauceron
France
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The Beauceron is a guard and herding dog originating in France, known for its high intelligence, loyalty to its master and versatility in work. Originally used for herding, the Beauceron •••
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Billy
France (Poitou)
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Billy is a large white French Hound from the Poitou region. It was created in the nineteenth century and takes its name from Château de Billy. After the Second World War there were only •••
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