The Billy is a stylish scenthound with large ears, powerful legs, and short, silky hair. They have a snout that is medium in length with a brown, reddish brown, or black nose. Their upper lip does not dangle much below the bottom lip, unlike many other scent hounds. The predominant hue of Billy's fur is a light shade of white. Pure white, off white, or a tan white are all possibilities. Spots of various hues, such as orange, brown, light yellow, or tan, can be found on them.

Billy Dogs Highlights
Breed Size	Medium
Nature	Gentle, Friendly, Playful, Outgoing, Willful
Energy Level	Active
Intelligence	High
Barking Level	Frequent
Coat Length	Short
Breed Group	Hound
Droll Amount	Low
Good with	Familes, Children, Dog
Feed Level	Medium, High
Colour Type	Pure white, off-white or gray, sometimes with orange or lemon spots on the head and body.
Other Facts	Easy to train, easy go to for walking, easy to hanndling for their owners.

Dog History

The King's White Dog, which was utilised as a pack hunting dog for royalty and nobles in France during the 1700s, gave birth to the Billy dog breed. This hunting breed became extinct as a result of the French Revolution, leaving only their DNA in other mixed dog breeds. Future hunting dogs and scent hounds will be produced from these hybrid dog breeds. Beginning in the 1800's, the nearly extinct King's White Dog was mated with other canines. Ceris was created by crossing the King's White Dog with Swiss hounds. The first Billy dog was created by crossing the Ceris with many other breeds such as Layre breeds and the Montemboeuf. Gaston Hublot du Rivault is responsible for the development of this unique canine breed with a superb nose and strategic hunting talents. The Billy Dog was developed to hunt in groups, particularly large game like boar and deer.

As the Billy dog's popularity grew, more and more French people began to employ them to go hunting in the countryside. They were, and continue to be, multi-talented hunters of hare, deer, wolves, boar, and everything in between. A breed standard for the Billy dog was published in 1886. This ensured that the characteristics of this dog breed would remain largely constant throughout time. Both world wars had a catastrophic effect on the Billy breed in the early 1900s. Because the Billy dog was mostly utilised in France, there were few options for ensuring the breed's survival. After WWII, just twelve Billy dogs were said to be living. Because of this significant loss, other breeds may have been employed to resurrect the Billy dog. Both Poitevin and Harrier hounds may have been employed to swiftly generate additional Billy dogs.

Billy dogs are no longer endangered, despite the fact that they are rarely seen outside of France, thanks to the breed's revival. The Billy dog was first recognised by the Federation Cynologique Internationale in 1973, and then by the United Kennel Club in 1996. Billy dogs are still employed for pack hunting today, mostly in the French countryside.

Health and Care

Hereditary orthopaedic problems, such as hip and elbow dysplasia, can have a significant impact on a working dog's ability and should be evaluated for before breeding.

Billy's drooping ears, like those of many other hounds, predispose him to ear infections throughout his life. A red ear canal, extra waxy build-up, and a foul odour are all early indicators of infection that an attentive owner could observe. They may also notice that their dog's ear is agitating him and that he is rubbing it on the ground or scratching it excessively.

In addition to cleaning the ear, the owner should take the dog to the veterinarian, who will check the ear canal and provide any necessary drugs, such as antibiotics or pain relievers.

To keep itself happy, this intelligent dog requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. They benefit from being maintained in a large residence and should have access to a safe and vast rear garden because of their size. They should be exercised for one to two hours every day, in addition to having a significant quantity of outside access. Hunting, scenting activities, or jogs and treks are examples of this type of exercise.

While keeping them busy is important for their happiness, owners should not overlook their mental health. These canines appreciate being given jobs and puzzles to do, and they experience a feeling of accomplishment when they succeed.

Dog Breed Care Tips and Important Instructions

• The disposition of the Billy Dog breed makes it a powerful hunter.
• In Europe's deep woodlands, the Billy Dog was developed to hunt Roe Deer and Wild Boar.
• Billys hunt in packs of several dogs, and they hunt by smell.
• Today, many Billy Dogs are still utilised for hunting.
• If you don't plan on hunting with your Billy Dog, you'll need to divert his attention to something else.
• Billy Dogs are readily sidetracked when they detect the whiff of anything attractive due to their excellent sense of smell.
• As a result, unless you are in a highly secure gated location, you must always keep your Billy Dog on a leash.
• Even a well-trained Billy Dog could bolt if he detects a particularly intriguing odour.
• If your dog gets too far away from home or crosses a major highway, this may be highly deadly.
• Make sure your Billy Dog is microchipped and wears identification at all times in case he or she escapes.
• The lively disposition of the Billy Dog makes it a great hunter and active pet.
• If your Billy Dog isn't going to be hunting, he'll need to engage in some other type of outdoor exercise.
• Your Billy Dog may get bored and destructive if he doesn't get enough exercise.
• Hiking, running, riding, or a canine activity like nosework are all good ways for Billy Dog to get some exercise.
• If your Billy Dog is digging, barking, or chewing, he or she definitely needs more activity.
• Every day, a young Billy Dog need at least one hour of rigorous activity. They also require daily mental stimulation.

Feeding

• This is an animal that may be overlooked during feeding time and abandoned. This is a regular occurrence on many farms. On the farm, the Billy is a highly important animal. There will be an issue if he is unable or unwilling to breed.
• Make sure Billy is in good shape for breeding season. During the breeding season, a Billy that is too fat or too lean will not be aggressive. He can consume the same ration as the does when he is breeding them. To assist maintain the billy's bodily condition and induce ovulation in the nannies, they should all be fed around 1/2 pound of grain every day.
• Even if you feed the Billy grain, he will lose weight during mating season. When he's free of the does, make sure he's put on a ration that will help him to regain the weight he's lost. Because male goats are more prone to kidney stones than female goats, grass hay is preferred over alfalfa hay. If you're having trouble with kidney stones, you can add.5% of the entire ration of ammonium chloride to the ration. You should also make sure the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is between 1:1 and 2:1.
• Water
• When it comes to rearing and feeding any animal, water is one of the most crucial components.
• Minerals Goats require a variety of minerals for proper bodily function and high output. It's a good idea to give goats a mineral that's been specially developed for them.

Fun Facts

• He was orphaned when he was a teenager.
• The Kid was arrested for the first time for stealing clothing from a laundromat.
• In a frontier dispute, he was a key figure.
• The Kid never attempted to rob a train or a bank.
• He was a suspect in at least nine homicides.
• Butch Cassidy: 6 Things You May Not Know.
• His First Arrest Wasn’t Very Notorious
• Billy the Kid Was an Orphan
• He Didn’t Shy Away from Feuds
• His Death Toll Kept Rising
• He Died at a Young Age
• His Death has Become a Myth

Home Training Tips and General Information

To avoid the Billy becoming confused and so that they can learn to comprehend commands quickly, just one person should be in charge of teaching them to begin. When there are too many individuals attempting to train your Billy at the same time, the process might come to a standstill.

Positive feedback should always be used. When your Billy accomplishes anything good, you should applaud him so he knows he did the right thing. Never force Billy to obey orders if he doesn't comprehend them. Billys are not as intelligent as humans and take longer to learn. What you must recognise is that a Billy will not immediately obey all of your directions after just one training session; it will take several efforts to break in your Billy.Do not push Billy since he may acquire fear, which will limit his capacity to learn and be broken in. Trainers can use food or treats to reward Billys, but they should not go overboard.

One at a time, teach commands. Attempt to teach him one command at a time. If he can't recall it, try to stick to that lesson simply because adding other directions would most likely just confuse Billy. Starting with the basics is a good place to start.

Keep your tone joyful when teaching skills so Billy will eagerly follow your instructions. A calm, coaxing tone elicits a response from Billys. When you yell loudly, he may become unresponsive and fearful.

Billy should be practised in a variety of settings. When you confine Billy to a single area, such as your home, he may be unable to acclimatise to a new environment with new people. Take him to your local park or for a stroll around your neighbourhood. This will help Billy become better acquainted with other persons and breeds.

FAQS

Billy Dogs Unique Name

Male Name	Female Name
Bingo	Annie
Buddy	Athena
Cain	Betty
Dante	Chance
Dylan	Harley
Elmer	Jasmine
Fisher	Juliet
Gordie	Juno
Hunter	Kira
King	Layla
Kobe	Missy
Luke	Misty
Maverick	Shadow
Pablo	Shelby
Scout	Stella
Thor	Butterball
Oscar	Cha Cha
Banjo	Claire
Tommy	Laney
Winnie	Nova