Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
About the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Medium (25-50 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 19-22" |
| Weight | 40-53 lbs |
| Coat Type | Wire |
| Coat Length | Medium |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
High (60-90 min/day)
60 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Needs plenty of mental challenges
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $700-$1,400 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,200/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Griffon Fauve de Bretagnes may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Families with Children
- Active Owners
May Not Be Ideal For
- Apartment Living
- Long Work Hours Away
- Sedentary Lifestyles
Guides for your Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
The story behind the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Brittany produced fawn-coated rough hounds from at least the medieval period, and tradition holds that they were used against wolves in the region, a role that ended with the extermination of French wolf populations. Whether the modern dogs descend directly from those older hounds is not documented with certainty. The type declined severely by the nineteenth century and survived in small numbers among Breton hunters, with a revival effort in the twentieth century rebuilding the breed around a limited base. A related, shorter-legged basset variety also exists. Recognised in France and internationally, the griffon fauve is worked mainly on wild boar, fox and hare, alone or in small packs, and is kept almost exclusively by hunters. It remains scarce outside France and is rarely seen in show rings.
Originally bred for: Wolf hunting, Wild boar and fox hunting, Pack scenthound. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Working hounds need feeding to match effort, richer during the hunting season and lighter through quiet months, since inactive dogs of this build thicken quickly. Two servings a day, kept clear of hard exertion, suit a compact but deep-bodied frame.
Watch for: No documented sensitivity attaches to this hound. Scavenging on hunts causes far more upsets than any recipe does, and rapid ration changes account for others. Where symptoms persist, veterinary assessment should come before any decision to cut ingredients from the bowl.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse our favorite dog toys and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.