Blue Gascony Griffon
Hrubosrstý modrý gaskoňský honič
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 48–57 cm |
Recognition features
- Hard, rough, shaggy coat with slate-blue mottling
- Bushy eyebrows that do not cover the eyes, short flat ears
- Rustic griffon, alert to the point of agitation yet affectionate
Purpose
Multipurpose hound for hunting hare with the gun and a precious assistant in tracking wild boar.
History
The breed is of very ancient Pyrenean origin, the offspring of a medium-sized Gascony Blue crossed with a Griffon. After nearly disappearing from the official dog fancy, it is experiencing an important revival.
Coat
Hard, rough, shaggy coat, much shorter on the ears; black-and-white mottled (slate blue).
Similar breeds
- Great Gascony Blue · Compare
- Small Blue Gascony · Compare
- Griffon Nivernais · Compare
- Briquet Griffon Vendéen · Compare
- Grand Griffon Vendéen · Compare
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