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146 GUIDE T O BREED S

GRIFFON FAUVE DE BRETAGNE

THIS HARDY, WIRY RABBIT-CHASER IS AN EASYGOING FAMILY DOG WHEN OFF DUTY FCI
Dark
Height range One of the oldest French hounds, with ancestors dating back brown eyes
19–22 in (47–56 cm) to the 1500s, the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne was bred in
Weight range Brittany to guard against wolves. Today, it is a versatile
40–49 lb (18–22 kg) Low-set
hunter and lively house dog. Its short-legged cousin ears curl in
Life span 12–13 years is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne (see p.145). on front edge
Origin France

Tail carried
in a sickle
Black shape
nose
Wiry, very
Broad chest rough, red-
wheaten coat

Compact feet

ISTRIAN WIREHAIRED HOUND

THIS TOUGH BUT GENTLE HOUND IS SUITED TO HUNTING FOX AND HARE IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN FCI

Height range With its boundless tenacity and passion for hunting, the Istrian Oval-shaped,
18–23 in (46–58 cm) Wirehaired Hound is similar to the smooth-coated variety (opposite). dark eyes
Weight range Due to its stubborn nature, it can be difficult to train,
35–53 lb (16–24 kg) Orange
so it is not an ideal pet. It is known as the Istarski speckling
Life span 12 years Oštrodlaki Gonic in its homeland on the on ears
Origin Croatia Istrian peninsula of Croatia.
Tail has
orange hairs
at base Black
nose

Broad, deep chest
extends to elbows
Harsh, snow-
white top coat
is dull and bristly
Catlike, narrow
feet

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