Other Names Medium Vendeen Griffon |
Origin France, 1600's The Briquet Griffon Vendeen is Descended from the Grand Griffon Vendeen. They were created to hunt small game. |
Use Gundog, Companion |
Life Expectancy This breed can live as long as 12 years of age |
Weight & Height 48 to 53 pounds & 20 to 22 inches tall |
Known Health Problems None Known |
Physical Description Medium size, stocky dog with a lightly boned head and straight, short muzzle. The nose is black or brown and the eyars are large and dark. The ears are thin, long and drop. The tail is long and tapered and held high. |
Temperment These dogs can be somewhat stubborn and need an exeperienced handler. They usually are good with children but some individuals have a tendacy to be snappy.. They are an ideal gundog for all types of weather and terrain. |
Living Conditions The Briquet Griffon Vendeen usually adapts well to city life if raised in and urban setting from a young age. |
Grooming -- |
Exercise Daily exercise is needed for this breed |
Coat Texture They have a dense, wiry water proof coat. |
Coat Colors Cream, Tricolor, White/Orange |
Puppies -- pups per litter |
Recognition Fédération Cynologique Internationale |