Appearance

Like many of the French hounds, the Anglo- Francais de Petite Venerie looks elegant and delicate. Its English heritage gives it a bit more robustness. The head slopes gently to the muzzle, which is moderately long. The nose is prominent, with wide nostrils, and the eyes are large and soft. The legs are long and straight and the tail extends elegantly from the spine.

History

The Anglo- Francais de Petite Venerie has been around since the 16th century. Its name translates as "Anglo-French of Small Hunting." The "small" refers to the game, not the dog. It was developed in France by crossing French and English hounds, including the Harrier, to track small game. The breed remains a fairly a rare one.