Briquet Griffon Vendéen
A cheerful, rough-coated mid-sized French hound from the Vendée, built to work all day on boar and deer.
At a glance
- Size
- Medium
- Height at the withers
- Males 50–55 cm · Females 48–53 cm
- Weight
- Males 22–24 kg · Females 20–23 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- 90–150 min a day
- Grooming
- Once a week
- Coat
- Rough, medium
- Colours
- Fawn, Orange, Black, Bicolour, Tricolour
- Bred for
- Hunting by scent
- Country of origin
- France
- FCI
- Group 6, no. 19 · Scent hounds
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 4/5 – High |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 4/5 – High |
| Good with other dogs | 5/5 – Very high |
| Good with cats | 2/5 – Low |
| Open to strangers | 4/5 – High |
| Energy | 4/5 – High |
| Playfulness | 4/5 – High |
| Needs mental stimulation | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Easy to train | 2/5 – Low |
| Prey drive | 5/5 – Very high |
| Watchful and protective | 2/5 – Low |
| Barking | 4/5 – High |
| Shedding | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Grooming effort | 2/5 – Low |
| Drooling | 1/5 – Very low |
| Good for first-time owners | 2/5 – Low |
| Suits apartment living | 2/5 – Low |
| Adaptability | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with being alone | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with heat | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with cold | 4/5 – High |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- want a sociable, medium-sized hound
- enjoy long walks in the countryside
- already have a friendly dog at home
Think twice if you …
- want a dog that is reliable off lead
- live in a flat with thin walls
- keep cats or rabbits
Care
Temperament
Outgoing, lively and affectionate, with the stubborn streak of a true scent hound. Usually good with other dogs and friendly to visitors.
Exercise
Needs at least an hour and a half of activity daily; scent work, tracking and long country walks suit it well.
Grooming
Brush the harsh coat weekly and check ears and beard after outdoor time; light hand-tidying keeps it neat.
Training
Willing but easily distracted by scent; keep sessions short and rewarding and work steadily on recall.
Health
A generally healthy hound; ear infections, hip dysplasia and occasional eye problems are reported in rough-coated Vendéen breeds. Hip and eye checks are sensible, so ask the breeder for results.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hips (HD)
- Eye examination
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The Briquet Griffon Vendéen is the medium-sized member of the Vendée griffon family, sitting between the Grand Griffon and the bassets. It almost vanished after the Second World War and was rebuilt by dedicated French breeders, who kept it as a practical hunting hound for roe deer and boar.
It is a sociable, cheerful dog with a tousled coat and a strong voice. Most are friendly with people and other dogs, and settle well indoors after a proper run. Its nose leads it everywhere, though, so it needs secure fencing and owners who enjoy long walks in all weather.
Did you know?
'Briquet' is an old French term for a medium-sized hound, placing the breed between the large and basset Vendéen griffons.