Comparison: Briquet Griffon Vendéen and Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Briquet Griffon Vendéen and Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Briquet Griffon Vendéen	Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	France	France
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	48–55 cm	39–44 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)	Straight forelegs, basset structure, slightly elongated body (must not look like a small Briquet) Hard, not-too-long, flat coat with pronounced eyebrows Passionate, fast hunter, a little stubborn
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.	Hard, not-too-long flat coat; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour and other combinations.
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.	The fastest of the scent hound bassets, a hunter’s gun-dog assistant in moderate-sized territories, used from rabbit to wild boar.

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