Comparison: Blue Gascony Griffon and Small Blue Gascony

Blue Gascony Griffon and Small Blue Gascony are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Blue Gascony Griffon
Photo: Alephalpha, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Small Blue Gascony
Photo: Katarzyna Bujko, CC BY 3.0, source
Blue Gascony GriffonSmall Blue Gascony
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers48–57 cm50–58 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
  • Slate-blue mottling (black and white) with black head patches
  • Medium-sized, well-proportioned, distinguished hound
  • Calm, affectionate temperament and a beautiful voice
CoatHard, rough, shaggy coat, much shorter on the ears; black-and-white mottled (slate blue).Short, semi-thick, dense coat; black-and-white mottled (slate blue) with black patches.
PurposeMultipurpose hound for hunting hare with the gun and a precious assistant in tracking wild boar.Multipurpose hound used for hunting with the gun, sometimes for coursing; hare is its favourite game but it also hunts big game well.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.