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The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a small-game scent hound. This rare breed is the result of centuries of crossing various breeds of English foxhounds with French scenthounds. If you have one of these pups, you'll have a social, loyal and affectionate companion. They tend to be gentle with kids and bond well with the family. As a pack animal, they do well with other dogs but may think smaller pets are prey. When you have this energetic fur-baby, you'll want to provide them with lots of mental and physical stimulation. Plan to offer at least 45 minutes of activity each day to keep Fido happy.
Make dinner time an adventure by hiding pieces of food around the house or back yard. This activity provides mental stimulation for your pooch as they search for each tidbit. You can also use the treasure hunt when you leave the house to keep your pal occupied. Place treats in different secret spots, then tell Fido to find them before you go out the door. This tasty activity is a great way to put your pup's strong sniffer to work.
Nose work is a furrific activity for a pooch like the Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie. Your scent hound will pawsitively love using their natural scent instincts to track a targeted aroma. Dogs that do nose work learn to find one of three odors that's hidden in various locations. As your pup gains skill in this tracking sport, they'll be able to locate their quarry in places like a car, a container, indoors, or outdoors. To get started, help your pal engage in the hunt. Start hiding a favorite toy when Fido is young to teach them the "find it" command. Spend several months developing their tracking skills.
This French hound would be a furrific companion for someone who lives in the country or has an active lifestyle. The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has lots of energy and loves to be outside exploring. Provide adequate mental and physical stimulation to keep them content -- they tend to bay when they're bored.