Dog
Group:
Hound American Blue Gascon Hound Champions
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Pronunciation:
uh-mer-i-kuhn bloo gas-kuhn hound
Breed Description:
The American Blue Gascon Hound breed of dog is a large sized breed of dog that should be a powerful looking dog that is athletic without appearing too muscular. They should have a level top line and a build that is slightly longer than they are tall. The American Blue Gascon Hound should have a broad head and ample facial wrinkles, along with a large flew and dewlap. The tail should be long and the ears should be long and hanging down the side of the head.
The coat of the American Blue Gascon Hound should be short and dense. It should be white with black ticking that creates a blue look to the coat. The breed can have tan points.
Temperament:
The American Blue Gascon Hound breed of dog is an intelligent and friendly dog that is known for being very affectionate. They are extremely loyal to their family and they thrive when they can be working. The breed is usually easy to train, however, they will follow their nose, heedless of commands or danger. The breed does well with children and usually does well with other dogs, however, they need to be properly socialized to accept other small, non-canine pets.
Height:
The average height of the American Blue Gascon Hound is between 25 to 30 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of the American Blue Gascon Hound is between 75 to 100 pounds.
Health Problems:
The American Blue Gascon Hound breed of dog has no known health problems and they are considered to be a very hardy breed.
Living Conditions:
The American Blue Gascon Hound breed of dog is not recommended for apartments. They are an active breed and need a yard to exercise in. It is important to have a fenced yard since they will wander after smells. In addition, this breed may not be recommended for urban settings since they can be quite vocal.
Exercise:
The American Blue Gascon Hound breed of dog is an active breed that needs at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. They love being out and working so it is important to offer them a variety of activities.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 12 years
Grooming:
The American Blue Gascon Hound breed of dog should be brushed once per week to remove any dead hair but outside of that, they are a very easy dog to groom. Special care should be given to the ears, since they can be prone to ear infections and the hair under the ears and around the feet should be trimmed on a regular basis. Baths should only be given when it is absolutely necessary and the breed can go several months between baths.
Origin:
The American Blue Gascon Hound breed of dog is a fairly new breed and was first recognized in 1976. The breed was developed in the United States and was commonly used as a hunting breed. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
