- Billy (dog)
Infobox Dogbreed
name= Billy
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country=France
fcigroup= 6
fcisection= 1
fcinum= 025
fcistd= http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/025GB97_en.doc
ukcgroup = Scenthounds
ukcstd = ?
note= The UKC uses the Fédération Cynologique Internationale breed standard|A Billy is a large hunting dog originating from Central western
France in the 19th century. Billys are a combination of Montemboeuf, Ceris and Larye breeds which are now extinct. Foxblood has been introduced to the Billy to keep bloodlines fresh. Billys were first bred by Monsieur Gaston Hublot du Rivault, who lived at the Chateau de Billy, inPoitou .They were mainly used as pack hunting dogs to track Roe deer and Wild Boar, which they still continue to do in their nativeFrance .The standard for the breed was established in 1886. The Billy is not an apartment dog and needs a lot of exercise, like most large hounds they are difficult off the lead and extremely fast. They have been known to be same sex aggressive and don't always get along with other dogs, they are very intelligent and courageous and have been known to compete in obedience.Appearance
Billys can come in pure and off-white, possibly with orange or with lemon spots on the head and body; their coat is short and smooth. They can weigh between 52-70lbs and they stand around 60-70cm at the shoulder for males and 58-62cm for females. The
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard suggests the dog should gallop easily in its movement.ee also
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Scenthound
*Scenthound Group
*Hound References
"Juliette Cunliffe (2001):- The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds ISBN 0-7525-6561-3 Published by Parragon"
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