Family: Hound
Breed Group: Gundog
Origin: France
Date of Origin: Late 19th century
Originally used for: Hunting
Used today: Sporting, companion
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: The name "Briquet" means medium-sized and the name "Griffon" means wire coated and the name "Vendéen" is the area of
France the breed originated. The Briquet Griffon Vendeen is one of the four rough-coated breeds from the west cost of France in the Vendee region.
Believe to have descended from the Vendéen hounds of the Gris de St. Louis. This breed was severely reduced during World War II and is still
relatively unknown even in France.
General Appearance: The Briquet Griffon Vendéen has a short head and low-set ears, a dense and bushy double coat that is solid or
mixed in color.
Height & Weight:
Height 20-22 inches
Weight 45-55 pounds.
Coat: Dense, wiry coat, never wooly
Color: Fawn, light brown, white and orange, white and gray or tri-colored.
Grooming needs: Medium
Temperament of Breed:
Friendly with children: Yes, provided it is socialized when young
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, it is a pack hound
Suitability as a watchdog: High
Exercise Level: High
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, epilepsy
Minor: Skin issues
Life Expectancy: 10-14 years
2006 AKC Ranking: Not Ranked
First Registered by the AKC: Not Registered
Registries: FCI (Group 6)
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
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