Briquet de Provence

Also called Provence Briquet

Rare breedShort profile

From France, from Provence in the south-east of the country.1

At a glance the quick version

Weight18 to 27 kg1

Height, male50 to 55 cm1

Height, female44 to 50 cm1

Lifespan11 to 13 years1

Sizemedium

Average range given without splitting by sex.

brave and hard-working

friendly and biddable

close bond with its owner

Coat and looks how to spot one

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A short, practical coat in a warm brick-red shade, sometimes with a darker overlay, on a sturdy working hound frame.1

Coloursbrick redbrick red with black overlay1

Personality what they are like

A tough, willing hunting hound that is friendly at home, listens well and becomes very attached to its person.1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

An energetic hunting breed that needs plenty of exercise every day.1

The story where it all began

Hounds of this kind are mentioned in writing as far back as 1440, and a first standard was written in 1934. Numbers dropped sharply after the Second World War; enthusiasts began preserving the breed around 1980 and formed a breed club in 2003.1

Fun facts for the dinner table

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It was traditionally used on wild boar and hare in Provence.1
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It is very rare, with fewer than ten new registrations a year.1
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The French kennel club recognised it in 2006 even though the FCI does not.1

Recognised by the official bits

Société Centrale Canine (SCC): Recognised by the French kennel club in 2006 as one of a handful of French breeds not recognised by the FCI; standard last updated in 2008.1
FCI: Not recognised.1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Briquet de Provence. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year

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Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.