Comparison: Grand Griffon Vendéen and Otterhound

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

Grand Griffon Vendéen
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Otterhound
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Grand Griffon VendéenOtterhound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceUnited Kingdom
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers60–68 cm61–69 cm
Recognition features
  • Long, sometimes bushy and harsh coat with dense undercoat and pronounced eyebrows
  • Colours: white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour, fawn with black overlay
  • Very old, distinguished, robust but not heavy hound
  • Long (4–8 cm), harsh, waterproof, broken-looking coat with oily undercoat
  • Webbed feet and large paws
  • Majestic head, strong body and long striding gait
CoatLong, sometimes bushy and harsh coat, dense undercoat; white and black, black and tan, white and orange, tricolour and others.Long 4–8 cm, dense, rough, harsh and waterproof but not wiry; all recognised hound colours.
PurposeScent hound used on big game (stag, roe deer, wild boar, fox) by hunters with or without guns, in a pack or individually as a limer on a lead.Big, strong hound built primarily for a long day’s work in water, but able to gallop on land.

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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.