Poitevin

Other names: Poitevin hound, Haut Poitou dog

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Hair type	Short
Origin	France
Template	Big
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 30 kg to 35 kg	From 62 cm to 72 cm
Male	From 30 kg to 35 kg	From 62 cm to 72 cm

History of the breed

The Poitevin is a dog native to Poitou , as its name suggests. It descends hounds developed and bred from two ancient breeds, the dog and the dog Céris Montemboeuf, by François Marquis Larrye the late 17th ^century. After suffering a spectacular fall of its workforce, the Poitevin has experienced a revival in the mid-19th ^century when it was massively used for wolf hunting. It will be called Chien du Haut Poitou until the 1950s. The first Poitevin standard was established in 1922.

Physical features

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

the   Poitevin is a versatile hunting dog , able to adapt to very varied terrain and game, but he specializes above all in hunting deer, more specifically deer and roe deer. With a fine nose and an imposing voice, he is determined, tireless and full of energy when hunting , preferably evolving in a pack. Le Poitevin is very attached to his social group .

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Education

Like all hunting dogs, which are more common, the Poitevin must learn to recall as soon as possible . It is to be educated with a minimum of firmness , but without any form of violence. Rewards and encouragement make it easier and more skilful for him to integrate the basics of his education.

Living conditions

the   Poitevin being a hunter above all, he cannot be completely happy and fulfilled while living in an apartment. He will prefer to enjoy a large fenced garden , in the countryside as well as in town, with the possibility of galloping freely every day.

Health

the   Poitevin is a robust and resistant dog . He enjoys generally good health and there is no predisposition to any particular disease in this breed.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

the   Poitevin is a dog that requires very little maintenance . Simple hygiene and food measures ensure well-being and health, but they should not be neglected under any circumstances.

It is advisable to brush the dog once a week . Baths are only to be carried out if necessary ; Too frequent washing runs the risk of damaging the protective greasy film that envelops her skin and her dress. After each outing, an examination of his hair, skin, inside of his ears, eyes and pads to ensure the absence of debris, parasites and lesions, and to react quickly. ‘there are.

His teeth need to be brushed frequently to remove tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.

Price and budget

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Food

The Poitevin needs a quality diet , adapted to his level of physical activity, his age and his size.

Physical activity

the   Poitevin is an active and energetic dog , which therefore requires a lot of daily exercise. 2 long daily outings are recommended , ideally in a natural setting: forest, countryside, etc.

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