A French-language version was published in France under the title Chien Blanc by Éditions Gallimard () in April 1970. Gary, who was multi-lingual, also wrote an English version, which was published by New American Library in 1970 under its Signet label.
A French-language edition titled Chien Blanc was published in France by Éditions Gallimard () in April 1970. Gary, who spoke multiple languages, also wrote an English version that was released by New American Library in the same year under the Signet imprint.