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Billy
Large Breed
The Billy is a well-constructed hound, strong yet light and elegant in appearance. He is a quick hound, naturally built for speed, yet has a delicate look.
Breed standards
Country of origin
France
Weight
Approximately 25-33 kgs/55-73lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males approximately 60-70 cm/23 1/2 - 27 1/2 inches; Females approximately 58-62 cm/22 3/4 - 24 1/2 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Short coat
Markings
Pure white or milk-coffee white. Pure white dogs may have light orange or yellow patches or mantle.
Lifespan
Average, 12-13 years
Resourceful and clever, the Billy is a hound of acute scent, making him a remarkable tracker and hunter. The Billy remains a keen tracker in France and is well known for his very pleasant, harmonious voice.
Temperament
The Billy is intelligent, resourceful and clever; combined with his acute sense of smell this makes the breed an excellent hunter of large game. The Billy is best suited living as a pack hound, although he has been known to be quarrelsome or argumentative with pack members, but this does not interrupt his performance whilst out on the hunt.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Billy is a lean but powerful, elegant looking hound with a bright white coat. A breed that does not adapt to city living but thrives in an environment which provides wide open spaces.
- Makes a fine hunter and companion
- Hardworking with good stamina
- No trimming or stripping required
- Not suitable for city living
- Requires sufficient exercise and space to run
- Requires daily physical activity and mental stimulation
- Can be sensitive to cold weather when not hunting