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142 GUIDE T O BREED S

GRIFFON NIVERNAIS

TOUGH AND INDEPENDENT, THIS DOG CAN BE NOISY AND NEEDS A FIRM OWNER FCI

Height range One of the oldest French sporting dogs, this breed has bloodlines that
21–24 in (53–62 cm) include the Otterhound (see p.140) and the English Foxhound (see p.158).
Weight range Used for tracking wild boar, the Griffon Nivernais has great endurance.
51–55 lb (23–25 kg)
It may work individually but usually hunts in a pack. The rough,
Life span 12–15 years tousled coat provides
Origin France protection against
thick vegetation.

High-set tail

Eyes dark
with lively, Large, black Dense, rough,
penetrating gaze nose shaggy, sandy
coat overlaid
with black

GRAND GRIFFON VENDÉEN

THIS WELL-PROPORTIONED, PASSIONATE HUNTER IS INTELLIGENT AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY FCI

Height range There are four varieties of Griffon Vendéen and this one, as Narrow ears
24–27 in (60–68 cm) its name implies, is the largest; it is also the longest established. fine hair and
covered in
Weight range The Grand Griffon Vendéen is used for hunting deer and wild inward turning
66–77 lb (30–35 kg)
boar and usually works as a pack hound. This attractive
Life span 12–13 years dog has a beautiful musical voice and an
Origin France appealing personality.

Eyebrows pronounced
but not covering eyes
Long,
feathered tail
Other colors

Fawn Black and
tan
Front of
muzzle has Coarse, bushy,
square white and
appearance orange coat
Black and white Tricolor
Fawn dogs can have black
overlay.

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