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SCENT HOUNDS

Basset Artesien Basset Fauve de

Normand Bretagne

HEIGHT 12–14in (30–36cm) Tan and white HEIGHT 13–15in (32–38cm)
WEIGHT 33–44lb (15–20kg) WEIGHT 35–40lb (16–18kg)
LIFE SPAN 13–15 years LIFE SPAN 12–14 years

This low-slung, long-bodied dog from the Artois and Normandy This versatile and nimble French hound has the same qualities as
regions of France is renowned for searching, tracking, flushing the breed from which it is derived: the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
out, and pursuing hare, rabbit, and deer—either individually (below). It is courageous and has a well developed sense of smell,
or in small packs. An elegant hound, it has a very deep which makes it ideal for tracking and search and rescue. Although
bark that is perhaps surprising for its size. Like many wiry, a weekly brush and comb is all that its coat requires.
Muzzle same
hounds, it requires experienced training. length as skull
Ears covered
Long, low-set ears in shorter, darker
Large, Slightly tapering hair than on body
black nose muzzle with
High-set, brown nose
tapering tail Close, short, Tail medium length
smooth coat and set high

Tricolor Gold-
wheaten

Griffon Fauve de Istrian Wire-haired

Bretagne Hound

HEIGHT 19–22in (47–56cm) HEIGHT 18–23in (46–58cm)
WEIGHT 40–49lb (18–22kg) WEIGHT 35–53lb (16–24kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–13 years LIFE SPAN 12 years

One of the oldest French hounds, with ancestors dating With its boundless tenacity and passion for hunting, the Istrian
back to the 1500s, the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne was bred in Wire-haired Hound is similar to the smooth-coated variety (see
Brittany to guard against wolves. Today it is a versatile hunter p.150). Due to its stubborn nature it can be difficult to train,
and lively house dog. Its short-legged cousin is the Basset so is not an ideal pet. It is known as the Istarski Oštrodlaki
Fauve de Bretagne (above). Gonic in its homeland on the Istrian
Low-set ears peninsula of Croatia. Orange
Tail carried in curl in on front edge speckling
a sickle shape Snow-white on ears
Tail has orange
hairs at base
Dark brown
eyes Black
Oval-shaped, nose
Red- dark eyes
wheaten

Catlike,
Harsh topcoat
Wiry, very narrow
rough coat Compact is dull and bristly feet
feet

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