Griffon Fauve de Bretagne

Also called Fawn Brittany Griffon

Recognised breedFCI group 6Short profile

From France (Brittany).1 2

At a glance the quick version

Height48 to 56 cm1 3

Sizemedium

tireless and weatherproof

clever, determined hunter

sociable and affectionate with people

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Coat and looks how to spot one

very rough, harsh, fairly short

A bony, muscular hound made to shrug off bad weather and long days. The coat is short, crisp and wiry, never woolly or curly, and the face is not overly bushy.1 3

Coloursfawn, from golden wheaten to brick reda few black hairs on back and ears allowedsmall white star on the chest allowed1 3

Personality what they are like

Crafty and persistent in the field, but easy-going, even-tempered and loving with people. It responds well to training that is patient and consistent.1 3 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

An energetic hound that hunts over all kinds of ground; it needs long daily outings and scent-based activity.1 2

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short, harsh coat is low-fuss and sheds dirt well; a regular brush keeps it in order.1 3

Company who they like around

Friendly and sociable with people, and suited to life both as a working hound and as a family companion.3 2

The story where it all began

Fawn hounds from Brittany are among France's oldest scent hounds, with packs recorded from the 14th century and used against wolves. When wolves vanished in the 19th century the breed dwindled, but a club founded in 1949 gathered the survivors kept by farmers and hunters, and since the 1980s it has been fully restored.1 2 3

Fun facts for the dinner table

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King François I is said to have kept a pack of the larger fawn Breton hounds.2
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Its hunting cry is a 'chopper' voice of short, repeated barks.1
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It is the parent breed of the shorter-legged Basset Fauve de Bretagne.2
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The rescue club was founded in 1949 by Marcel Pambrun.2

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 66, Group 6 Scent hounds, Section 1.2 Medium-sized hounds, with working trial.1
UKC: Scenthound Group; recognised 1 January 1996.3
Société Centrale Canine: Recognised in France.2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Griffon Fauve de Bretagne. 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
Hand strippingHand stripping keeps the harsh texture; clipping also worksevery 12 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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FCI standard no. 66 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne fci.beused for origin, recognition, height, coat, colour, temperament, history
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne (Wikipedia) en.wikipedia.orgused for history, facts, recognition
UKC Griffon Fauve de Bretagne standard ukcdogs.comused for recognition, height, coat, colour, temperament

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