Grand Griffon Vendéen

The long-haired adventurer, perfect for those who love action and wide open spaces.

🏞 Origins & History

The Grand Griffon Vendéen has a strong pedigree. Descending from the Grand Vendéen and royal hunting dogs, it has been refined through crosses with the Gris de Saint-Louis and the Griffon de Bresse. A true veteran of forests and plains, built for endurance and tracking.

🐕 Dog Profile

Large, robust, and super elegant, it combines power and agility without ever appearing massive. Its fluid and regular movements make it as effective as it is impressive. But beware, this is not a dog for everyone: it needs space and action to be happy.

🔍 In Brief

• Hypoallergenic: No

• Weight: 30-35 kg (males & females)

• Height: 62-68 cm (males), 60-65 cm (females)

• Life expectancy: 10-12 years

• Need for physical activity: 2 to 3 hours/day

❤️ Personality & Compatibility

• Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

• Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (it knows how to make itself heard)

• Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (training needed)

• Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (instinct at max)

• Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (active ++, not a couch dog)

• Sporty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

• Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Compatibility

• Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (okay, but he needs space)

• Animals: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (socialization needed)

• Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (sociable but not clingy)

• Apartment: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (to be avoided unless very active)

⚠️ Lifestyle

This dog is a hunting and exploration machine. If you live in an apartment, look elsewhere unless you are ready to offer him intense walks every day. He needs to run, play, and explore to be happy. Additionally, he has a good loud bark, so not ideal for sensitive neighbors.

🛠 Hygiene & Care

• Maintenance difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

💰 Budget

• Purchase price: 600-800 €

• Average annual cost: 600-800 € (food, vet, accessories)