Human orientation
High score: good-natured and sociable. Behavior depends on upbringing.
THE PAW CATALOG
Red Breton Griffon
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History of the Red Breton Griffon breed
Origin: France
One of the oldest French hound breeds. In the 14th century, the nobleman Hue de Vant kept a pack of such dogs. They were widely used to hunt wolves in Brittany until the 19th century, then the breed declined when the wolves disappeared. Marcel Pambren founded the breed club in 1949 for conservation. Since the 1980s, under the leadership of Bernard Vallée, the griffon has established itself among French hounds. The motto of the club is "hunting first". In the FCI classification, it belongs to group 6.
The Red Breton Griffon is a medium (48-56 cm) French Hound with a very stiff, rather short red coat. Passionate hunter, good-natured, sociable and balanced with people. Requires a lot of movement and work.
Sizeaverage
OriginFrance
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters and very active owners. Not suitable for an apartment.
Walks
High: Long walks, runs and sniff work every day.
Training
Good-natured, obedient with proper work, quickly returns when called. The sense of smell and hunting zeal require patience.
Care
A very coarse and stiff coat needs weekly brushing and occasional combing. Ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
Good-natured and sociable. Contact with children under supervision due to vigor.
Other animals
He works in a pack, so he is usually peaceful with dogs. Game is prey.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: hunting zeal.
Zooaggression
Average score: works in a pack, game is prey.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Medium-high rating: stiff wool without complex shearing.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: there are few descriptions of hereditary diseases of the Red Breton Griffon breed. Ask the breeder for the written results of the parents' examinations and the current requirements of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: growth, weight and load of the Red Breton Griffon breed should correspond to its age. Pain, lameness, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
The condition of the eyes and heart is included in the routine examination. The need for individual tests is determined by club recommendations and the dog's age. It is useful to keep the results in the veterinary passport.
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