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Briquet Griffon Vendéen
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- France
- Height
- 48 cm
The Briquet Griffon Vendéen is a medium-sized dog from Vendée, France. It is a griffon scenthound, placing it among dogs developed around scent work. The recorded height is 48. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognized the breed in 1954. See it alongside other dog breeds from France.
What it is
The Briquet Griffon Vendéen is a medium-sized griffon scenthound. Its recorded origin is Vendée, France.
As a scenthound, it belongs to a group associated with work through scent.
Where it began
The breed began in France, specifically the Vendée region. The FCI recognized it in 1954.
Key facts
It has a clear French origin and a defined scenthound type.
The listed height is 48, placing it in the medium-sized range.
What to check
The supplied record gives one height figure and does not add other measurements or working details.
Ownership costs
No purchase or ownership prices are provided for this breed.
Who may want another breed
Readers seeking a different size or type can compare it with other dog breeds.
Verdict
Choose this breed if its French origin, medium size and griffon scenthound identity fit what you are looking for.
Look further if you need breed information beyond these recorded facts.
What stands out
- Origin is recorded as Vendée, France.
- Classified as a medium-sized griffon scenthound.
- Recognized by the FCI in 1954.
Worth knowing
- The available profile gives limited breed detail.
- No lifespan figure is included in the supplied facts.
- No purchase or ownership price is provided.
Suits
- Readers seeking a French medium-sized scenthound.
- People comparing breeds by origin and type.
Think twice if
- You need lifespan, detailed working history or broader measurements before choosing.
In short
The Briquet Griffon Vendéen is a French dog from Vendée with a medium-sized build and griffon scenthound classification. Its history includes FCI recognition in 1954, giving the breed a documented place in organized breed records. The available profile is brief, so it suits readers who mainly want to identify its origin, type and listed height. Anyone choosing on lifespan, detailed working history or other measurements will need information beyond this profile before deciding.
Questions
Where does the Briquet Griffon Vendéen come from?
It originated in Vendée, France.
What type of dog is it?
It is a medium-sized griffon scenthound.
How tall is the Briquet Griffon Vendéen?
The recorded height is 48.
When was the breed recognized by the FCI?
The FCI recognized it in 1954.
Is the Briquet Griffon Vendéen a French dog breed?
Yes. Its origin and origins are listed as France, with Vendée identified as its region.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Briquet Griffon Vendéen — Alephalpha · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Ariégeois — Bautt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Ariege Pointer — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Artois Hound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Auvergne Shepherd — Auteur inconnu · CC0 · file page
- Barbet — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Basset Artésien Normand — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Basset Bleu de Gascogne — M.W. Reichert · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- basset hound — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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