Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaGrand Griffon Vendéen at a glance
- Origin
- Vendée, France
- Appeared
- 1500 to 1900 (likely)
- Family
- Scent Hound
- Type
- Scent hound
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 282
The name. "Large rough-coated (hound) of the Vendée".
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Otterhound, Griffon Nivernais, Griffon Bleu de Gascogne, Briquet Griffon Vendéen, Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, Kromfohrländer
Sister breeds
Same family: Scent Hound
American Foxhound, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, English Foxhound
Same time, same continent
Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje
Place in time
The Grand Griffon Vendéen appears 1500 to 1900 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Grand Griffon Vendéen is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
