Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Velký hrubosrstý vendéeský basset
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 39–44 cm |
Recognition features
- Straight forelegs, basset structure, slightly elongated body (must not look like a small Briquet)
- Hard, not-too-long, flat coat with pronounced eyebrows
- Passionate, fast hunter, a little stubborn
Purpose
The fastest of the scent hound bassets, a hunter’s gun-dog assistant in moderate-sized territories, used from rabbit to wild boar.
History
Like all bassets, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen derives from taller hounds, here the Grand Griffon. Comte d’Elva made the first selections at the end of the 19th century, seeking dogs with straight legs, and Paul Dezamy fixed the type at about 43 cm.
Coat
Hard, not-too-long flat coat; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour and other combinations.
Similar breeds
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen · Compare
- Briquet Griffon Vendéen · Compare
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne · Compare
- Basset Hound · Compare
- Grand Griffon Vendéen · Compare
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