Description of a Grand Bleu de Gascogne.

The Grand Bleu de Gascogne is a breed of dog in the scenthound family, developed out of the Gascony province on the southwestern coast of France.

The Grand Bleu de Gascogne stands up to 70cm (27½ in) and weighs 32 to 35 kg (70½ to 77lb). The breed has an aristocratic-type head and low-set ears to help push the scent into the dog's nostrils. Its long, narrow legs and fully exposed claws help the dog to run swiftly. It has a smooth coat with black-mottled markings on a white base, which gives the breed a bluish tinge. Some dogs have tan markings on the head and muzzle.

Some now consider it dangerously rare,because of the after effects of WW2.