Grand Bleu de Gascogne Dog
INTRODUCTION
Grand Bleu de Gascogne Dogs are from the group Hound. This breed was bred to hunt and can adjust easily to apartment life but due to their nature, they need lots of exercise both physically and mentally. Grand Bleu de Gascogne Dogs are Purebred dogs.
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- UPDATE: 23/03/2020
HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Stubborn, Intelligent, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : N0
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : France
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Large and impressive, the Grand Bleu de Gascogne has a long, noble head with pendulous ears, a muscular neck and powerful body
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Great Gascony Blue Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Slate Blue, Tri-color, Black & White, Blue & Black
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height Males: 19.5 - 22.5inches
Female: 19 - 21.5 inches -
TAIL
Rather thick, and long enough to reach the hock, with a slight brush towards the tip, the tail is carried in saber fashion
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WEIGHT
Male: 35 - 39 kg
Female: 35 - 39 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
3 - 5 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Around 1912
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ORIGIN
France
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
he Grand Bleu de Gascogne temperament is calm and easygoing. Friendly. He is friendly to people and other dogs and even to strangers (unless taught not to be)
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
