Briquet Griffon Vendéen
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 48–55 cm |
Recognition features
- Medium-sized, rather stocky griffon with a harsh coat and pronounced eyebrows
- Colours: white and black, white and orange, tricolour, black and tan, or fawn with black overlay
- The only breed that kept the name "Briquet" (medium-sized dog)
Purpose
Medium-sized scent hound for hunting with the gun, used on roe deer and wild boar as well as hare and fox, usually in a small pack.
History
The Briquet is a harmonious, improved reduction of the Grand Griffon Vendéen, selected before the First World War by Comte d’Elva. Wars repeatedly decimated the breed, and the type re-emerged at Fontenay-le-Comte in the Vendée in 1946.
Coat
Long, harsh coat, sometimes bushy, with a well-furnished undercoat; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour or fawn with black overlay.
Similar breeds
- Grand Griffon Vendéen · Compare
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen · Compare
- Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen · Compare
- Griffon Nivernais · Compare
- Fawn Brittany Griffon · Compare
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