Grand Griffon Vendéen

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Hair type	Long
Origin	France
Template	Big
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 30 kg to 35 kg	From 60 cm to 65 cm
Male	From 30 kg to 35 kg	From 62 cm to 68 cm

History of the breed

The origins of the Grand Griffon Vendéen are very old. This dog is one of the descendants of the Grand Vendéen , himself heir to the king’s clerks and white dogs. The Grand Griffon Vendéen has also benefited from the contributions of the Gris de Saint-Louis and the Griffon de Bresse.

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Physical features

His coat: long but not excessively, rough in texture, bushy in some dogs. The top coat is associated with a supplied undercoat. The eyebrows are pronounced, but without covering the eyes.
Its color: two-tone. Charcoal sand with or without white spotting, fawn with white spotting with or without black coat, black and tan or black with white spotting.
His head: rather long. The skull is rounded, not too wide between the ears, the stop slightly marked, the nose strong and black, even brown for the white and orange coats. The nostrils are wide open, the muzzle strong and straight, the lips drooping and covered with mustaches, the jaws articulated in scissors.
His ears: not very thick, not very wide, flexible, with oval ends, set low (below the line of the eyes).
His eyes: large, dark in color and very lively.
Her body: elegant and harmoniously proportioned. The back is solid and straight, the loins well muscled, the chest of medium width and reaching down to the elbows, the ribs moderately rounded and long, the belly somewhat turned up.
Its tail: set high, thick at its attachment, tapering towards its end, carried like a saber blade and of good length.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

the   Grand Griffon Vendéen   is a rather obedient and enthusiastic dog. His field of predilection is shooting hunting , more rarely with hounds, for big game: fox, wild boar, stag, deer … He works as well in packs as alone, then evolving as a bloodhound by relying on his large delicacy of the nose. The Grand Griffon Vendée is very diligent in hunting and is a pleasant companion on a daily basis .

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Education

As with most dogs intended for hunting, the   Grand Griffon Vendéen requires a firm education , precocious and without brutality, with the acquisition of the recall from an early age .

Living conditions

the   Grand Griffon Vendéen is a dog who gets along with the whole family and who enjoys spending time with them, but he keeps the soul of a hunter and therefore needs space and freedom . He is not made to live in an apartment. The Grand Griffon Vendéen will prefer to enjoy a large fenced garden , ideally near the countryside or a wooded area.

Health

the   Grand Griffon Vendéen   is a robust dog, in solid health and resistant to cold and bad weather thanks to its double and supplied coat. There is no predisposition to a particular disease for this breed, but the risk of hip dysplasia is always one to watch out for in large dogs in general.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

the   Grand Griffon Vendéen   is a dog that requires regular maintenance , but not overly restrictive.

It is recommended to brush the dog twice a week to prevent the hair from tangling or forming knots. The inside of its drooping ears, as well as its hair, its eyes and its pads should be examined systematically after outings, especially in the wilderness, in order to detect and dislodge any parasites or debris.

His teeth need to be brushed frequently to remove tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.

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Food

The Grand Griffon Vendéen needs a balanced and quality diet , adapted to its level of physical activity, its size and its age. During the hunting season, you should adjust your ration upwards.

Physical activity

the   Grand Griffon Vendéen needs a lot of exercise to get active , with long and frequent walks every day. He likes to cover great distances.

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