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The Petit Bleu de Gascogne is a scenthound dog originating in France where he has always been used as a hunting dog. The Petit Bleu de Gascogne is a descendant of the Grand Bleu de Gascogne. This dog was developed around the 16th century already, with the numbers of the dog being reduced at the time of the World Wars.
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Though commonly kept as a pet nowadays, the Petit Bleu de Gascogne retains its hunting instincts and still has superb scenting abilities and the endurance to track for miles. Despite this, they can make wonderful and affectionate family members, as long as their owner dedicates plenty of time to keeping them entertained and are strict with their training.
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The Petit Bleu de Gascogne is directly descended from the Grand Bleu de Gascogne, a hound of ancient type. Smaller examples of the Grand Bleu de Gascogne were selected for hunting small game such as hare (the Grand Bleu de Gascogne was developed to hunt wolves, bears and boars) and eventually became a separate breed.
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Kept essentially as a pet today, the Petit Bleu de Gascogne has kept its hunting instincts and is an excellent scent-dog, being able to follow a scent for miles. It is why you want to ensure that as a pet, you take him on regular walks, every day in fact.
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Petit Bleu de Gascogne Breed Appearance. Despite having "Petit" in their name, which is often confused for relating to their size instead of their quarry, Petit Bleu de Gascognes are actually medium-sized dogs, standing just under two feet tall at the withers and weighing an average of about 45 pounds. Their heads are well-refined, long, and ...
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The Petit Bleu de Gascogne breed was deliberately bred by those French hunters who wanted to hunt rabbits and hares rather than boar and deer. Though commonly kept as a pet nowadays, the Petit Bleu de Gascogne retains its hunting instincts and still has superb scenting abilities and the endurance to track for miles.
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For the most part, the Petite Bleu de Gascogne is a healthy breed. One thing you should be wary of, however, is the risk for ear infections that comes with pendulous ears. Other potential health problems may include hip and elbow dysplasia, tooth decay, allergies, and bloat.
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The Petit Bleu de Gascogne is a Scenthound with ancient French lineage that was developed on France's southwestern coast, in the Gascony Province. They were developed from the Grand Bleu de Gascogne, and so they share many similarities. ...

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