Billy
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, in Poitou. They were mainly used as pack hunting dogs to track Roe deer and Wild Boar, which they still continue to do in their native France. 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 and Size
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.
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Videos of Billys
Martha Speaks | Billy Collins helps TD write a poem | PBS KIDS
TD is struggling to write a poem for school. Billy Collins encourages TD to write a poem about something he feels strongly about...like being a dog! Premiering on April 2, 2012 on PBS KIDS. Don't miss Martha Speaks, weekdays on PBS KIDS (check local listings). For more information, visit pbskids.org
Live at Muddy Waters ~ "Rain Dogs" ~ Billy Miller, Misti Bernard, Bret Blackshear, and Crowe
Billy Miller, Misti Bernard, Bret Blackshear, & Crowe perform the Tom Waits blues song "Rain Dogs". March 9, 2011 at the Muddy Waters Restaurant in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Recorded live during a special Blues dinner performance after the Florida Renaissance Festival These versatile musicians are at home with a wide range of instruments and genres,including Folk, Acoustic, Celtic, Renaissance, and many others. Here they show off their Jazz and Blues skills. The song "Rain Dogs" was first published by Tom W
Billy's Gourmet Hot Dogs Downtown Denver Colorado
Billy's Gourmet Hot Dogs located in Downtown Denver, Colorado is a true family run business. Bill, his wife Dawn and son Billy Jr. serve up some Gourmet Selections for the Dog Connoisseur. They use 100% Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, plus home-made sausages fresh from old-world recipes that contain no BHT, no MSG, no nitrates and no preservatives. Whether you've been around the world or visited any of the classic ballparks of major league baseball you'll be sure to find your favorite has come to Denver. It shows in
Billy Connolly - Wee Brown Dogs [Part 15 of 19]
Billy & Albert [Billy Connolly at the Royal Albert Hall] [1987]
Billy Currington - Like My Dog (COVER) Nathaniel Newman (w/ a few dogs)
In my den with a few dogs. Russell the Dalmatian and Boots the "hidden" black Lab.
Dogs Trust Bridgend: Billy Bob, Emmett and Red
Billy Bob is a very special little chap as he is deaf. He has had an unsettled life so far and gets quite anxious and reactive in new situations or around new people at first. He still loves all the things other dogs do, running around, chasing a ball, and getting lots of attention. He is very bright boy who loves to learn new things. His new owner will need to be calm and patient and consistent with him. Emmett is 2 and a half years old. He's a sweet lad but he can be quite unsure of how to react in some s
BILLY IDOL at "Old Dogs" Premiere
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Billy and her stick [DogTV]
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Billy The Bichon Being Groomed @ Dirty-Dogs.co.uk
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Billy & the Bad Dogs Band
Billy & the Bad Dogs Band playing "Lazy Day Blues" at Tip-Ups Tavern & Grille in Kihei Maui Hawai'i on Cinco de Mayo 2009.
Drug Dogs, Police Dogs, Florida | Detection Dog Training and Police Dogs for Sale
www.southerncoastk9.com - Watch police dogs in training. Southern Coast K9 is a Florida based facility which specializes in K-9 training of drug dogs, bomb dogs and cell phone detection dogs. We have pre-trained or selection tested dual purpose police dogs available Prices are competitive and all dogs come with x-rays and medical records. Southern Coast K9 maintains an inventory of approximately 54 quality dogs and offers a guarantee of one year for workability and two years for the health of your canine. V
Dogs epilepsy (pt 3)...Billy and Scooby Doo......
billy had frequent epileptic fits, now under medication, he went 106 days without one, and then it was only a mild one......Look at him now......
Billy Idol does the Old Dogs premiere
EyeBite TV Presents: Billy Idol does the Old Dogs premiere in Los Angeles, CA. For more celebrity clips, please check out eyebite.tv
Silly Billy needs a new home
Billy is a one-year-old shepherd mix currently available for adoption at the Ottawa Humane Society. He was part of the recent LEAD (Leadership Education with Adolescnets and Dogs) program, which pairs at-risk youth with adoptable dogs and provides the teens with leadership and training experience. Billy knows his commands and is a very affectionate and active boy who needs owners who can provide him with consistency. Find out more about Billy here: www.petharbor.com
Street Dogs / There Is Power In A Union
Street Dogs perform "There Is Power In A Union", written by Labor leader Joe Hill in 1915. Later recorded by Billy Bragg. In Boston @ The Midway Cafe on 12/15/2011.
