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Petit Bleu de Gascogne Origin: France  Description:
It is a voluntary reduction in size of the Great Gascony Blue, certainly going back to the origin of this breed and linked directly to the utilization. Medium sized hound; well proportioned, distinguished. This breed was created though selective breeding of the Grand Bleu de Gascogne for smaller size, in order to hunt small quarry. Its country of origin is France. It is rarer than its cousin the Grand Bleu de Gascogne.
The Petit Bleu de Gascogne has a thick, dense coat. The ears are low set, thicker and less curled than its cousin the Grand Bleu de Gascogne. The long head is refined looking. The chest is deep providing ample space for the large lungs. The forelegs are surprisingly strong in relation to the rest of the body. The thighs are flat but have powerful muscles. The feet are oval and fairly long with black pads and tan hair. Utilization: Multipurpose hound used for hunting with the gun, sometimes for coursing. His favourite game is the hare, but he is also successfully well adapted for big game hunting. Behavior/Temperament:
The Petit Bleu de Gascogne has a superior nose and is an excellent hound, which can follow the faintest of scents. Resourceful and determined, this breed is usually not easy to obedience train. It gets along extremely well with other dogs. Fine nose, intent in his way of hunting, endowed with a beautiful voice; works well in a pack. Character calm and affectionate. Obeys orders easily. Coat: Short, semi-thick; dense (profuse). Colour: Entirely mottled (black and white) giving a slate blue colouring effect; marked or not with more or less extended black patches. Two black patches are generally placed at either side of the head, covering the leathers, surrounding the eyes and stopping at the cheeks. They do not meet up on the top of the skull; they leave a white interval in the middle of which is frequently found a small black oval shaped spot, typical of the breed. Two, more or less bright tan markings are placed above the superciliary arches giving the eyes a “quatreoeuillé” effect. There are also traces of tan on the cheeks, the lips, the inner face of the leathers, on the legs and under the tail. Height:: 20-23 inches (50-60 cm.) Males: 52 to 58 cm. Females: 50 to 56 cm.
Weight: 40-48 pounds (18-22 kg.) 
Life Expectancy: About 12 years
Grooming: Good with children: yes
Good with dogs: yes
Good with other pets: yes
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