Briquet Griffon Vendéen Puppies for Sale

Briquet Griffon Vendéen Puppies for Sale: About the Breed

Originating in France as a hunter of hare and other small game, the Briquet Griffon Vendeen nearly became extinct after World War II. The breed was restored due to the efforts of French dog show judge Hubert Dezamy. Today, this breed is relatively unkown in their native country and is considered to be rare and difficult to obtain in the United States.

Character

The Briquet Griffon Vendeen is well-built, hardy, intense, and bold. This breed is agile, athletic, and is very nimble over rough terrain. Briquet Griffon Vendeen's exhibit an appearance of strength and power. Their most distinctive feature is their coat.

Temperament

This breed is jovial, fun-loving, and playful. They are also unruly and independent. The Briquet Griffon Vendeen does best in a home with older considerate children. They will typically do well with dogs and other household pets they have been raised with. Briquet Griffon Vendeen's are devoted, hard-working, and dependable.

Care

The Briquet Griffon Vendeen breed requires regular combing to prevent matting. Bathing should only be done when necessary. Due to the rarity of this breed there are minimal health issues. There have been low incidences of patella luxation and distichiasis.

Coat

The Briquet Griffon Vendeen is a double coat breed. The outer coat is long, dense, and wiry. The hair is heavier in the eyebrows and on the muzzle which forms a moustache. The under coat is soft and thick.

Training

The Briquet Griffon Vendeen presents a training challenge due to their extreme independent and single-minded nature. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency.

Activity

The Briquet Griffon Vendeen breed is not recommended for city or apartment living. They require an inordinate amount of physical exercise and mental stimulation. The Briquet Griffon Vendeen does best in a rural setting with ample room to roam and hunt.

Weight

35-50 lbs

Height

19-24 inches

Color Variations

Curious about the color palette of Briquet Griffon Vendéen puppies? You'll discover a captivating array of hues and patterns that define their distinctive personalities. Below you will find common and rare coat colors for the Briquet Griffon Vendéen breed. *Remember, coat colors often change as a puppy grows older and cannot be guaranteed to remain constant.

• Black
• Fawn
• Gray
• Grayish-Red
• Ixeo
• Pepper
• Red
• Sandy
• Wheaten
• White

Name Variations

Searching for common aliases for Briquet Griffon Vendéen puppies? Ever wondered what other names people use for this breed? Find your answer to what other people call the Briquet Griffon Vendéen by exploring their affectionate nicknames or monikers below. This list will help you in your search for Briquet Vendeen puppies and even Small Vendéan Basset puppies for sale as they relate to the Briquet Griffon Vendéen breed.

• Briquet Vendeen
• Small Vendéan Basset
• Small Vendeen Griffon
• Vendéan Small-Size Hound