Comparison: Briquet Griffon Vendéen and Fawn Brittany Griffon

Briquet Griffon Vendéen and Fawn Brittany Griffon are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Briquet Griffon Vendéen
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Fawn Brittany Griffon
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Briquet Griffon VendéenFawn Brittany Griffon
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers48–55 cm48–56 cm
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized, rather stocky griffon with a harsh coat and pronounced eyebrows
  • Colours: white and black, white and orange, tricolour, black and tan, or fawn with black overlay
  • The only breed that kept the name "Briquet" (medium-sized dog)
  • 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
CoatLong, harsh coat, sometimes bushy, with a well-furnished undercoat; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour or fawn with black overlay.Very rough, harsh, rather short coat, never woolly or curly; fawn from golden wheaten to brick red.
PurposeMedium-sized scent hound for hunting with the gun, used on roe deer and wild boar as well as hare and fox, usually in a small pack.Passionate, tenacious hound suited to difficult terrain, very resistant to weather and fatigue, used on all kinds of quarry.

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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.