The Grand Griffon Vendéen is a breed of dog that combines strength and nobility, originating from the Vendée region in France. It is a large dog, renowned for its hunting abilities and friendly character.
The Grand Griffon Vendéen has a dense and long coat, often fawn in color with white and black markings. Its fur is designed to protect it from brambles and bad weather during hunts in difficult terrain. Males stand between 60 and 65 cm at the withers and weigh between 32 and 40 kg, while females are slightly smaller.
This breed is traditionally used as a hunting dog, particularly for large game such as wild boar. The Grand Griffon Vendéen is valued for its stamina, sense of smell, and ability to work in a pack. Although it is not commonly used as a therapy or assistance dog, its gentle and patient temperament could make it suitable for these roles with proper training.
As a guard dog, it is alert and protective, but not aggressive, making it also a good companion dog. It is loyal and enjoys human company, making it well-suited to family life. Its active and sporty nature also makes it suitable for canine activities such as agility and canicross.
