Comparison: Briquet Griffon Vendéen and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

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

	Briquet Griffon Vendéen	Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	France	France
Category	Medium	Small
Height at withers	48–55 cm	34–38 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)	Small, active, vigorous basset with slightly elongated body and proudly carried tail Harsh, not-too-long coat with expressive head and long-haired ears Docile but wilful and passionate
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.	Harsh, not too long coat, never silky or woolly; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour and others.
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.	Passionate hunter for the gun hunter in medium-sized territories, a rabbit specialist; calm in the house.

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