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| Ariegeois |
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A very well tempered athlete. Bred to hunt in packs, aggression is carefully screened out, as a result, like most scenthounds, a great gregarious companion with minimal abilities in the recall. |
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| General Information |
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Hounds, Scent Hound |
Height: 18-23 inches |
| Weight: 35-45 pounds |
Longevity: teens |
| Colors: white with black spots sometimes mottled |
Coat type: short and smooth |
| Recognized Registries: FCI, UKC, NCA and others |
| Overall Appearance: Medium built dog of clean lines and notable muscularity and bone. Scenthound ancestry clear from ears, expression and length of muzzle. |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: low to moderate |
| General Nature: |
exceptionally genial with a strong work ethic |
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with Children: generally exceptional especially if with well behaved children |
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with other pets: generally good though smaller mammals like rabbits may not be safe |
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with dogs: generally exceptional |
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| Socialization requirements: moderate, primarily to help benefit confidence |
| Ideal home characteristics: One that enjoys a happy, easy going athlete. Very adaptable but particularly enjoys time with their people including athletic activities. |
| Temperament Notes: Genial, friendly, vocal, easily distracted by scents, charming |
| Training requirement: socializing and basic manners preferably |
| Trainer notes: Not a difficult dog to train but with their strong scenting ability they are inclined to be distracted and overwhelmed by novel scents. Recall can be difficult as a result but not impossible. Consistent, enthusiastic training sessions will make this dog a happy and willing worker with a penchant for charming creativity. |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: early 1900s |
| Country of Origin: France |
| Original Function: scenthound |
| History: Developed by crossing the Briquet and Chien D'Ordre. As a result, the Ariegeois is a more refined and smaller version. |
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| Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
- How long have you had Ariegeois?
- Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
- What health issues have you seen in the breed?
- Do you microchip?
- What age do you send your puppies home?
- Are your puppies whelped indoors?
- Do you intend to keep a puppy?
- How often do you have puppies available?
- What health issues do you clear your breeding stock for?
- What titles do you seek for your breeding stock?
- What do you consider ideal Ariegeois temperament?
- What would you consider an ideal Ariegeois home?
- What suggestions do you have for socializing, raising and training an Ariegeois?
- What are the most common difficulties or behavior issues we might face?
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| Web Sites: The uncommon Ariegeois lacks a rescue in the US at present. Many hound rescues would willingly help a dog of this type. Research hound, beagle, coonhound and scenthound rescues for available options.
http://www.houndrescue.com/- Great Hound Rescue with contacts and links to similar rescues all over North America! A great place to start.
http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/i/dixiecoonhoundrescue/- Dixie Coonhound Rescue |
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