Poitevin

Intelligent, courageous, independent, gentle, devoted

Large, elegant French scent hound with distinctive tricolor coat and lean, muscular build. Bred for endurance and stamina in pack hunting, originally developed for hunting wolves and large game with exceptional scenting ability and melodic voice.

Origin

Poitou region, France

Life span

10-13 yrs

Weight (lbs)

Male: 66-77; Female: 55-66

Height (in)

Male: 24-28; Female: 23.5-27.5

Group

Hound