Fawn Brittany Griffon
Temperament
Good-natured, Sociable, Affectionate, Equable
[1]A scent hound documented as early as the 14th century
One of France’s oldest scent hounds, it is described in the FCI standard as having been kept in a pack by Lord Huet des Ventes in the 14th century.
[1]From wolf hunting to varied game
It was once widely used to hunt wolves in Brittany, then declined as wolves disappeared in the 19th century. The current standard describes a scent hound used for hare, fox, roe deer and wild boar.
[1]A rugged build and rough fawn coat
The standard describes an active hound with strong bone and muscle, resistant to weather and fatigue and suited to difficult terrain. Its rough, harsh coat ranges from golden wheat to brick red.
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