Fawn Brittany Griffon
Plavý bretaňský honič
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 48–56 cm |
Recognition features
- Very rough, short, harsh fawn coat from golden wheaten to brick red
- Bony, muscular dog with a voice of short repeated notes
- Sociable and good natured with people
Purpose
Passionate, tenacious hound suited to difficult terrain, very resistant to weather and fatigue, used on all kinds of quarry.
History
The Fauve de Bretagne is one of the oldest French scent hound breeds; as early as the 14th century a gentleman named Huet des Ventes kept a pack. Much used for wolf hunting in Brittany until the 19th century, it declined when the wolves vanished. Marcel Pambrun founded the breed club in 1949 and since the 1980s the breed has regained its place.
Coat
Very rough, harsh, rather short coat, never woolly or curly; fawn from golden wheaten to brick red.
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