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Artois Hound puppies for sale

There are only about five hundred registered Artois Hounds registered in stud books today. That makes this breed of dogs puppies for sale, rare. These Artois dogs puppies for sale are very unique. The breed has a celebrated past. The dogs have been found mentioned in royal correspondence as far back as the seventeenth century. They have fought back from the perils of two world wars. They have found themselves at the brink, and remained a viable breed.

The Artpos hound puppies for sale are thought to be descendants of blood hounds. The breed was known as the Picard. The breed became a must have for the “who’s who of hunters in the late seventeenth century when the dogs were at their Picard stage of breeding evolution. The dogs became a must have for a great deal of French and English hunters in the nineteenth century. The crossing of borders brought about a great deal of crossbreeding. The result was the Picard becoming the Artois hound. The dog retained all of the qualities, for the most part, which made it desirable originally.

Ernest Levair and M.Therouanne saw the decline of the original Picard breed and set out on a twenty year attempt to bring the breed back. This was a prophesy of sorts. The Picard was almost brought back, but fell as a casualty of war. It was almost completely disappeared after World War I. The Artois hound was used to try and bring the numbers back by other devoted breeders. World War II brought about the same results for the breed, as well as the breeds descendants, the Artois hound. The breed by 1970 was almost extinct but through the efforts of some breed experts and Mr.Audrechy, the Artois hounds have been brought back to their current numbers.

The breed’s history is exemplified by the dog’s handsome statue. The Artois hound dogs puppies for sale will grow to be twenty-three inches tall and weigh up to sixty five pounds. They have a muscular and athletic build, which is to be expected of a centuries old breed of hunting dog. They have a thick smooth coat that comes in a combination of colors. Tri-colored, dark fawn, badger or hare spotted are common themes.

They are hunting stock, so we can expect them to be full of energy, intelligent, courageous and independent. These dogs puppies for sale are all that. They do fine in apartments, or somewhere with a small yard. Like all hounds they need daily exercise. Be warned these Artois hounds for sale are very scent motivated. This means you should never let them off the leash in an unsecured area. The scent will override the wonderfully obedient and trainable nature. This is not something to worry about if you are consistent about the leash. It only takes once for tragedy to occur. So keep your new friend on the leash. as he is your responsibility.

The dog has very few negatives. Grooming like the leash takes some responsibility but more of a routine than effort. The coat needs to be brushed regularly and that’s it. The health is even easier. Keep an eye on its drop ears in warm climates.

This is a beautiful and rare dog. Indulge yourself with these Artois hound dogs puppies for sale as your new companion.

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