Poitevin hound

Poitevin
Other names	Chien du Haut-Poitou
Common nicknames	Haut-Poitou
Origin	France
Traits Height 60–72 cm (24–28 in) Weight 20.5–30.5 kg (45–67 lb) Coat Short Colour Tricolour with black saddle Life span ≈ 12 yrs
Kennel club standards Société Centrale Canine standard Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Poitevin, also known as the Chien de Haut-Poitou, is a breed of French scenthound from the province of Poitou, this predominantly pack hound was created in the 17th century to hunt wolves.