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Poitevin

Also known as Chien de Haut-Poitou.

1600 to 1957FranceScent hound
Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Poitevin at a glance

Origin
Poitou, France
Appeared
1600 to 1957 (likely)
Family
Scent Hound
Type
Scent hound
Size
Large
Life span
10 to 12 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 24

The name. Named for the province of Poitou.

Similar breedBeagle1400 to 1890 · United KingdomSimilar breedDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyRelated breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan
Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Descends from

Staghound, English Foxhound

Gave rise to

Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore, Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie, Billy, Chien Français Blanc et Noir

Same family: Scent Hound

American Foxhound, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, English Foxhound

Same time, same continent

Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund

The familyScent Hound113 breeds in this familyClose relativeBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceSame familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States
Same eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · Germany

Place in time

The Poitevin appears 1600 to 1957 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Poitevin is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineEarly Modern Era111 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · SwitzerlandGuidesPractical guidesBehaviour, training, health and adoptionSame eraGerman Pinscher1700 to 1884 · Germany