Dog breed catalog

Scenthounds and Related Breeds

GRAND GRIFFON VENDÉEN

Classification Code
6 FCI-Standard N° 282
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Use:

Scenthound used by hunters with or without guns, of large game, stag, roe-deer, wild boar, fox, generally in a pack or individually as a limer (dog held on a lead and used for picking up a cold trail).

appearance:

A very old breed, French in type, receptive and determined, distinguished in its shapes and gaits. Well proportioned construction, robust without heaviness.

temperament:

Behaviour : Fine nose, has a beautiful voice; assiduous on the track, does not refuse thorny undergrowth, needs large territories. Temperament : Docile, but wilful and passionate, needs to be kept well in hand.

size:

Height at withers : Male from 62 cm to 68 cm. Female from 60 cm to 65 cm. With a tolerance of 1 cm more or less.

criteria:

A,C,G